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H8595Introduced in the House

Expands guaranteed issue rights for Medigap plan enrollees who enroll outside of a plan’s initial enrollment period.

Passed

Introduced by Michelle McGaw, District 71

What does this bill do?

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Official description

INSURANCE -- MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE POLICIES - Expands guaranteed issue rights for Medigap plan enrollees who enroll outside of a plan’s initial enrollment period.

Where it stands

Signed by Governor

June 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

HouseStage: Passage · June 9, 2026

67

Yes

5

No

3

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/02/2026)

  3. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

  4. Scheduled for consideration (06/08/2026)

  5. Committee recommends passage

  6. Placed on House Calendar (06/09/2026)

  7. House read and passed

  8. Placed on the Senate Consent Calendar (06/10/2026)

  9. Senate passed in concurrence

  10. Transmitted to Governor

  11. Signed by Governor

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