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Committee advances long-term-care insurance discussion after members cite steep premium hikes
Legislative committee on Aging · March 6, 2026
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Summary
Members moved HB 5,304 forward and urged referral to the Insurance Committee, citing constituent reports of extremely large premium increases and noting roughly 115,000 seniors could be affected; the bill seeks changes to premium-rate rules and opens dialogue with insurers.
The committee discussed HB 5,304, which concerns long-term-care insurance premium rates, and agreed to advance the bill while acknowledging it will likely be referred to the Insurance Committee for detailed oversight.
Members recounted constituent stories to illustrate the problem.…
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