2018 House Bill 6431 / Public Act 429

Revise “Medigap” insurance rules

Introduced in the House

Oct. 4, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Hank Vaupel (R-47)

To revise details of the standardized “Medigap” policies that health insurers are required to offer if they participate in this market. The changes are said to accommodate a 2015 change in federal law.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 4, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the House 107 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 5, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Dec. 6, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2018

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To revise details of the standardized “Medigap” policies that health insurers are required to offer if they participate in this market. The changes are said to accommodate a 2015 change in federal law.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 19, 2018