Mr. Chairman, I am here today to respectfully urge you to support the legislation to establish an annual open enrollment period for Medicare Supplement (Medigap) insurance in Virginia, with guaranteed issue rights regardless of age, disability, or preexisting health conditions.
This policy would create a Medigap open enrollment window from October 15 to December 7, aligned with the federal Medicare Advantage open enrollment period. It would ensure that all Medicare beneficiaries—including those currently enrolled in Medicare Advantage—have the opportunity to switch to Traditional Medicare and obtain Medigap coverage without being denied or overcharged based on health status.
Mr. Chairman, I am here today to respectfully urge you to support the legislation to establish an annual open enrollment period for Medicare Supplement (Medigap) insurance in Virginia, with guaranteed issue rights regardless of age, disability, or preexisting health conditions. This policy would create a Medigap open enrollment window from October 15 to December 7, aligned with the federal Medicare Advantage open enrollment period. It would ensure that all Medicare beneficiaries—including those currently enrolled in Medicare Advantage—have the opportunity to switch to Traditional Medicare and obtain Medigap coverage without being denied or overcharged based on health status.