Bill
SB 242
SB 242 expands California Medicare supplement open enrollment periods, allowing beneficiaries greater flexibility to switch plans outside standard federal windows.
SB 242 modifies California's regulations governing open enrollment periods for Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap) coverage. The bill appears to expand or clarify when individuals can enroll in or switch between supplemental health plans outside standard Medicare enrollment windows. This would give California beneficiaries greater flexibility in accessing supplemental coverage options.
Medicare supplement insurance helps cover costs that Original Medicare doesn't pay, including copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. Restrictive enrollment periods can lock seniors into inadequate or expensive plans. Expanding open enrollment access could reduce healthcare affordability barriers for California's large senior population and allow them to respond to changing health needs or plan performance.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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