Effective date modification for certain provisions governing Medicare supplement insurance

This bill changes the start date for several rules about Medicare supplement insurance in Minnesota from August 1, 2026, to August 1, 2028. The changes apply to nine specific sections of existing state insurance laws that were originally set to take effect in 2026. Insurance companies and consumers who purchase Medicare supplement plans will be affected by this delay in when the new requirements begin. The bill does not alter the actual content of the insurance rules, only postpones when they become active. The act itself becomes effective on July 1, 2026, giving time for the insurance industry to prepare for the later implementation date.