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H.R.4640: Close the Medigap Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
49 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 22, 2021
Bill Summary
Close the Medigap Act of 2021 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: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 23, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 22, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 22, 2021 |
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.
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July 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) |