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Dialysis Patient Citizens Applauds Texas Legislature for Passing Historic Bill Expanding Affordable Medigap Access for Dialysis and ALS Patients

June 23rd, 2025|Categories: Medigap Coverage, Patient Ambassadors, Press Release, Promote Financial Security, Protect Patient Care, State Advocacy|

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

June 23rd, 2025|Categories: Article, Medigap Coverage, Patient Ambassadors, Promote Financial Security, Protect Patient Care, State Advocacy|

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

June 20th, 2025|Categories: Article, Medicare Advantage, Medigap Coverage, Promote Financial Security, Protect Patient Care, State Advocacy|

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 [...]

Dialysis Patient Citizens Applauds Nevada Governor Signing Legislation Expanding Access to Affordable Medigap Coverage for Dialysis Patients

June 9th, 2025|Categories: Medigap Coverage, Patient Ambassadors, Press Release, Promote Financial Security, Protect Patient Care, State Advocacy|

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, [...]

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