Guaranteeing Access to supplemental Plans Act establishes an annual enrollment period for Medicare supplemental policies.
Guaranteeing Access to supplemental Plans Act, also known as the GAP Act, amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to introduce an annual enrollment period for Medicare supplemental policies, starting January 1, 2028. During this period, any eligible individual can enroll in any policy offered by the issuer. The enrollment period aligns with the annual, coordinated election period. Issuers cannot deny, condition, or discriminate in the pricing of policies based on health status, claims experience, or medical condition during this period.
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