2009 House Bill 5234

Ban genetic information in “Medigap” pricing

Introduced in the House

Aug. 11, 2009

Introduced by Rep. Barb Byrum (D-67)

To prohibit the use of genetic information in denying or pricing Medicare supplement policies.

Referred to the Committee on Insurance

Sept. 10, 2009

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Sept. 15, 2009

Passed in the House 105 to 1 (details)

Received in the Senate

Sept. 16, 2009

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform