SB 312

Bill Subjects

Abstract

Provides that an issuer of Medicare supplement policies or certificates (issuer) is prohibited from denying, conditioning the issuance or effectiveness of, or discriminating in the pricing of a Medicare supplement policy or certificate because of the health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition of applicants who meet certain conditions. Prohibits an issuer from charging a non-age eligible individual more for a Medicare supplement policy or certificate than the issuer's weighted average premium rate. Requires an issuer to make a Medicare supplement policy or certificate available to any applicant who, without regard to age, is eligible for benefits under Medicare Part B. Prohibits an issuer from denying, conditioning the issuance or effectiveness of, or discriminating in the pricing of a Medicare supplement policy or certificate because of the health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition of an individual who changes coverage from a Medicare supplement policy or certificate issued by an issuer to a Medicare supplement policy or certificate issued by another issuer if the former Medicare supplement policy or certificate and the latter Medicare supplement policy or certificate are of the same Medicare supplement plan.