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Committee hears supporters of Medigap expansion for Medicare-eligible under‑65 patients, including ALS and dialysis advocates
Summary
House Bill 24 would let Medicare-eligible Ohioans under 65 buy Medigap (Medicare Supplement) coverage and allow a one-time look-back enrollment window; proponents said it would reduce out-of-pocket costs and lower future Medicaid spending, while witnesses described clinical impacts for ALS and dialysis patients.
Columbus — The Ohio House Insurance Committee held a second hearing on House Bill 24, a proposal to allow Medicare-eligible Ohioans younger than 65 to purchase Medigap (Medicare Supplement) coverage and to create a one-time six‑month look-back enrollment window for currently eligible non‑dual beneficiaries.
Proponents said the bill would close a gap that affects people with ALS and end‑stage renal disease (ESRD), who can qualify for Medicare before age 65. "If you live in Ohio and have the misfortune to develop and be diagnosed with ALS and you are under the age of 65, you do not have the same legal ability to use your own money to purchase supplemental Medicare" coverage, said Alex…
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