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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms with respect to medicare supplemental health insurance policies.

USA115th CongressHR-6431| House 
| Updated: 7/18/2018
Sander M. Levin

Sander M. Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Brian Higgins (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 2018 This bill (1) expands guaranteed issue rights with respect to Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health insurance policies), (2) eliminates certain limitations on Medigap policies for newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and (3) modifies other provisions related to Medigap policies. ("Guaranteed issue" rights require that a policy be offered to any eligible applicant without regard to health status.)
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Jul 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • July 18, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • July 18, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms with respect to medicare supplemental health insurance policies.

USA115th CongressHR-6431| House 
| Updated: 7/18/2018
Medigap Consumer Protection Act of 2018 This bill (1) expands guaranteed issue rights with respect to Medigap policies (Medicare supplemental health insurance policies), (2) eliminates certain limitations on Medigap policies for newly eligible Medicare beneficiaries, and (3) modifies other provisions related to Medigap policies. ("Guaranteed issue" rights require that a policy be offered to any eligible applicant without regard to health status.)
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Timeline
Jul 18, 2018
Introduced in House
Jul 18, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • July 18, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • July 18, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sander M. Levin

Sander M. Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (6)
Brian Higgins (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)John Lewis (Democratic)Richard E. Neal (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessInsurance industry and regulationMedicaidMedicare