Close the Medigap Act of 2023
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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AI Government Intelligence™The Close the Medigap Act of 2023 (H.R. 35) is a health policy bill introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at addressing issues related to Medigap insurance policies. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Health but did not advance further and ultimately failed or expired. There is no official summary or full text available to provide detailed provisions or specific policy changes proposed by the bill.
H.R. 35 sought to make changes related to Medigap insurance but did not progress beyond subcommittee referral and expired without enactment.
- The bill is titled 'Close the Medigap Act of 2023' and was introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress.
- It was referred to the Subcommittee on Health on December 17, 2024, but no further legislative action was recorded.
- No official summary or full text is available, limiting detailed analysis of the bill's provisions.
['Medicare beneficiaries who use Medigap insurance policies', 'Health insurance providers specializing in Medigap plans', 'Healthcare policymakers and regulators involved in Medicare and supplemental insurance']
['Lack of available text and summary limits understanding of implementation requirements and enforcement mechanisms.', 'Potential cost implications for Medicare beneficiaries or insurers cannot be assessed without detailed provisions.', 'Oversight and authority changes related to Medigap policies remain unclear due to missing legislative text.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Health. It did not advance beyond this stage and expired without further action. The absence of an official summary or full text restricts insight into the legislative intent or debate surrounding the bill.
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["Potential changes to Medigap policies could affect Medicare beneficiaries' out-of-pocket costs and coverage options if enacted.", 'Health insurance markets specializing in supplemental Medicare coverage might experience regulatory or market shifts.', 'Healthcare providers could see changes in patient insurance coverage dynamics depending on policy adjustments.']
The absence of both an official summary and the full bill text limits transparency and public understanding of the bill's provisions and potential impacts. This lack of information hinders effective oversight and informed discussion by stakeholders and the public. The bill's failure to advance beyond subcommittee referral further restricts available legislative context.
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