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Dialysis Patient Citizens Applauds Texas Legislature for Passing Historic Bill Expanding Affordable Medigap Access for Dialysis and ALS Patients
Austin, TX (June 23, 2025) – House Bill 2516 has become public law, a significant victory for Texans living with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), or kidney failure, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The legislation, [...]
Medigap Protections become Law in Nevada and Texas
Two historic bills that expand affordable access to Medicare Supplement Insurance coverage, otherwise known as Medigap, have passed with overwhelming support in the states of Nevada and Texas this legislative session. Both bills provide affordable [...]
Rhode Island Passes Birthday Rule and Evaluates Community Rating for Medigap Plans
On Friday, June 20, the Rhode Island House passed SB610, Sub B, joining the Senate in approving a birthday rule and evaluation of adopting community rating for all Medicare Supplement plans. SB 610 is awaiting [...]
Delaware Unanimously Passes Medigap Birthday Rule
With a unanimous vote in the Delaware House of Representatives on June 12, the Delaware General Assembly has unanimously passed SB 71 in both chambers. This legislation, called a birthday rule, creates a special open [...]
Dialysis Patient Citizens Applauds Nevada Governor Signing Legislation Expanding Access to Affordable Medigap Coverage for Dialysis Patients
Carson City, NV (June 9, 2025) – Governor Joe Lombardo (R-NV) and the Nevada State Legislature have taken a historic step to ensure affordable access to Medicare Supplement Insurance plans, also known as Medigap, [...]
Texas Medigap Update – May 2025
Texas House Bill 2516 was unanimously approved by the House Insurance Committee and passed off the House Floor with overwhelming bipartisan support (130-19). This legislation, which will provide affordable access to Medicare Supplement Insurance [...]
