Senate Bill 593 proposes significant amendments to Wisconsin's insurance laws, particularly concerning the Wisconsin Healthcare Stability Plan and the regulation of health insurance navigators. The bill removes the December 31, 2023 deadline for the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance (OCI) to request a renewal of the federal waiver supporting the healthcare stability plan. It also clarifies the definitions of "individual navigator" and "navigator entity," ensuring that background check requirements apply solely to natural persons seeking navigator licenses. Additionally, the bill renumbers and amends various sections of the statutes to maintain consistency in terminology.

The bill introduces new licensing and registration requirements for navigators, stipulating that no individual or entity may act as a navigator without proper licensure or registration. It mandates that applicants pass a written examination on their duties, responsibilities, and relevant laws, and requires navigator entities to register with the commissioner. Furthermore, applicants must provide fingerprints and undergo background checks, complete a minimum of 16 hours of prelicensing training, and participate in an annual 8-hour training course. The bill also updates the statute title to include both individual navigators and navigator entities, while clarifying prohibited practices, such as disseminating false or misleading information.

Statutes affected:
Text as Enrolled: 601.83(1)(a), 601.83, 628.90(3)(b), 628.90, 628.91
Bill Text: 601.83(1)(a), 601.83, 628.90(3)(b), 628.90, 628.91