Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Committee hears bill to let under‑65 ALS and ESRD Medicare beneficiaries buy Medigap; advocates cite patient stories and small premium impact
Summary
The Ohio House Insurance Committee heard testimony on House Bill 24, which would let Medicare‑eligible Ohioans under 65 with ALS or end‑stage renal disease buy Medigap supplemental coverage and would create a one‑time enrollment window and a carrier‑switching birthday rule.
The Ohio House Insurance Committee on Wednesday heard proponent testimony on House Bill 24, a measure to allow certain Medicare‑eligible Ohioans under age 65 to purchase Medicare supplement (Medigap) coverage. Supporters said the bill would help small, high‑cost patient populations — notably people living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and those with end‑stage renal disease (ESRD) — by covering Medicare’s typical 20% cost‑sharing and improving access to transplant and other services.
Alex Meixner of the ALS Association and Elizabeth Lively of Dialysis Patient Citizens testified in support. Meixner described the case of Angelina Fanus, a Strongsville resident diagnosed with ALS in her late 20s, who said she experienced delays and denials under…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
