SF 71: Relating to Medicare supplement policies and an annual open enrollment period

What it does

This bill relates to Medicare supplement policies and an annual open enrollment period. Beginning January 1, 2026, applicants shall have an annual 30-day open enrollment period that begins on the date of an applicant’s birthday. a proposed covered individual under a group Medicare supplement policy. “Applicant” includes an individual under the age of who qualifies for Medicare due to disability, end-stage renal disease, or exposure to an environmental hazard. “Medicare supplement policy” is also defined in the bill.

Senate subcommittee · named January 28, 2025

• Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen (R) · kerry.gruenhagen@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. David D. Rowley (R) · david.rowley@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 6 against

For: Dialysis Patient Citizens; Fresenius Medical Care; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; The ALS Association

Against: AHIP; Federation of Iowa Insurers; Independent Insurance Agents of Iowa; National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals-Iowa Chapter; National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors-Iowa; Wellmark, Inc.

In plain words

1. January 21, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee
2. January 28, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Gruenhagen, Knox and Rowley
3. February 3, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it