Sec. 1012. Ensuring continuity of care
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The Secretary shall ensure that all persons enrolled or who seeks to enroll in a health plan during the transition period of the Medicare for All Program are protected from disruptions in their care during the transition period, including continuity of care with such persons current health care provider teams. During the transition period of the Medicare for All Act, group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not end coverage for an enrollee during the transition period described in the Act until all ages are eligible to enroll in the Medicare for All Program except as expressly agreed upon under the terms of the plan.
The Secretary shall ensure that persons with disabilities, complex medical needs, or chronic conditions are protected from disruptions in their care during the transition period, including continuity of care with such persons current health care provider teams. During the transition period of the Medicare for All Act group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage shall not— end coverage for an enrollee who has a disability, complex medical need, or chronic condition during the transition period described in the Act until all ages are eligible to enroll in the Medicare for All Program; or impose any exclusion with respect to such plan or coverage on the basis of a person’s disability, complex medical need, or chronic condition during the transition period described under this Act until all ages are eligible to enroll in the Medicare for All Program.
The Secretary shall consult with communities and advocacy organizations of persons living with disabilities as well as other patient advocacy organizations to ensure that the transition buy-in takes into account the continuity of care for persons with disabilities, complex medical needs, or chronic conditions.