HR 610 119th Congress House In Committee

Close the Medigap Act of 2025

Latest action: 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. · Jan 22, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Close the Medigap Act of 2025 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.)

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]
Independent · TX
Cosponsors (43)
Rep. BishopRep. CarsonRep. CasarRep. CastenRep. ChuRep. CleaverRep. CohenRep. DeLauroRep. DingellRep. Espaillat+33 more

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