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HB 235 Original 2023 Regular Session Moore
Abstract: Authorizes an individual to purchase a Medicare supplement policy offered through an
affiliate of a health insurance issuer.
Present law requires an annual open enrollment period to begin on the birthday of an individual who
has an existing Medicare supplement policy. Requires the annual open enrollment period to last for
63 calendar days, during which time the individual may purchase any Medicare supplement policy
offered in this state by the same issuer.
Proposed law adds that an individual may purchase a Medicare supplement policy offered by an
issuer's affiliate authorized to transact business in this state. Otherwise retains present law.
(Amends R.S. 22:1112(A)(1))