Relating to: nonprofit agricultural organization health benefit coverage.
SB 450 allows specific member-owned agricultural cooperatives (defined as pre-1922 organizations with 501(c)(5) status) to provide health benefit coverage exclusively for their members and families. The bill requires these organizations to offer coverage in all state counties, file insurance commissioner attestations, and provide annual actuarial reviews to ensure financial stability. It mandates clear written notice that this coverage is not health insurance and cannot satisfy federal insurance requirements, while prohibiting exclusions for preexisting conditions beyond six months or denying coverage based on provider type. Organizations must also reinsure risks with state-authorized companies and establish complaint resolution processes similar to standard health insurance.
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Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 29, 2025
Last action Mar 23, 2026
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Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
Senate Amendment 1 offered by Senator Feyen
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Sep 29, 2025
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Introduced by Senators Feyen and Tomczyk;
cosponsored by Representatives Moses, Kurtz, Behnke, Duchow, Franklin, Goeben, Green, Gundrum, B. Jacobson, Knodl, Kreibich, Maxey, Murphy, Mursau, O'Connor, Penterman, Piwowarczyk, Sortwell, Wichgers and Melotik
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