Bill > SB667

This bill requires health insurance policies in Pennsylvania to provide coverage for preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) HIV medication, which is used to prevent the transmission of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The bill defines key terms such as "health insurance policy" and "preexposure prophylaxis HIV medication," and it prohibits insurance providers from moving PrEP medications into a specialty tier solely for monetary gains. The bill also states that health plans cannot require counseling from an infectious disease specialist or immunologist to receive PrEP medication unless it is medically necessary. Violations of the act will be enforced by the Insurance Commissioner under the Insurance Company Law of 1921.