The proposed bill aims to prohibit discrimination by insurers against organ transplant recipients and living organ donors in Wyoming. It introduces a new definition for "organ transplant recipient" and outlines specific protections for these individuals under life insurance and long-term care insurance policies. Insurers will be prohibited from denying or canceling coverage, denying eligibility for enrollment or renewal, or adversely affecting coverage or costs based solely on a person's status as a living organ donor or organ transplant recipient. Additionally, the bill prevents insurers from imposing conditions that would preclude individuals from receiving organ or tissue transplants or related medical services.

The bill amends existing statutes to include new provisions that ensure comprehensive coverage for organ transplant recipients and living organ donors. It specifies that these protections will apply to any individual or group life insurance or long-term care policies offered or renewed in Wyoming starting July 1, 2024. The effective date for the implementation of these changes is also set for July 1, 2024.

Statutes affected:
24LSO-0078 v0.4: 26-20-803