Iowa SF71 establishes an annual open enrollment period for Medicare supplement policies, prohibiting issuers from denying coverage or imposing.

Iowa SF71 introduces an annual thirty-day open enrollment period for Medicare supplement policies, starting January 1, 2026. During this period, issuers are prohibited from denying coverage, subjecting applicants to medical underwriting, or discriminating in pricing based on health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition. Applicants can choose a policy with the same or lesser benefits as their current coverage. Issuers must notify applicants of the open enrollment period when they apply for a Medicare supplement policy.

Iowa SF71 establishes an annual open enrollment period for Medicare supplement policies, prohibiting issuers from denying coverage or imposing.

Iowa SF71 introduces an annual thirty-day open enrollment period for Medicare supplement policies, starting January 1, 2026. During this period, issuers are prohibited from denying coverage, subjecting applicants to medical underwriting, or discriminating in pricing based on health status, claims experience, receipt of health care, or medical condition. Applicants can choose a policy with the same or lesser benefits as their current coverage. Issuers must notify applicants of the open enrollment period when they apply for a Medicare supplement policy.