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Read. Follow. Verify.Close the Medigap Act of 2025 Proposes Changes to Medicare Supplemental Insurance
Last action · January 22, 2025: 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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What This Bill Would Do
The Close the Act of 2025 has been introduced in the House to modify regulations governing Medicare supplemental insurance policies. The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Energy and Commerce for consideration.
This legislation alters the regulatory framework for insurance policies, potentially affecting coverage options and consumer protections for Medicare beneficiaries purchasing supplemental insurance.
- Medigap policies are private health insurance plans designed to supplement Original Medicare benefits by covering out-of-pocket costs. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Medicare beneficiaries
Medicare beneficiaries purchasing supplemental insurance policies are subject to the regulatory changes proposed in the legislation.
Medigap insurance providers
Insurance companies offering Medicare supplemental policies must comply with any new federal standards established by the bill.
Key Facts
- The Close the Medigap Act of 2025 was introduced on January 22, 2025.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
- The bill was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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