Medicare Supplement Policies - Issuance - Requirements
Sponsor: Chair, Finance CommitteeCommittee: FinanceSubject: Health - InsuranceStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 140 (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring a carrier that issues Medicare supplement policies to issue a Medicare supplement policy to an individual who meets certain criteria during certain special enrollment periods.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 15Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Gutman, James | AARP Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nunez, Andrea | Legislative Director, Maryland Department of Aging | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Roques, Carmel | Maryland Department of Aging | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Dorn, Patricia | Maryland Insurance Administration | Oral |
| FAV | Grant, Marie | Maryland Insurance Administration | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Grant, Marie | Maryland Insurance Administration | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Position only |
| FAV | Williams, Irnise | OAG | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williams, Irnise | OAG | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jack, Lindsaylobbyist | The ALS Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Chair, Finance Committee, Chair, Finance Committee | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Mauer, William | Individual | Position only |