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NJ S4350

NJ S4350
Places $100 cap on amount paid by covered persons for purchase of insulin drugs; requires Division of Consumer Affairs to investigate insulin prices.


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Introduced
01/09/2020
In Committee
01/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that carriers that provide coverage for prescription drugs pursuant to the terms of a health benefits plan offered by the carrier are prohibited from requiring a covered person to pay, for a covered prescription insulin drug, an amount exceeding $100 per 30 day supply of insulin, regardless of the amount or type of insulin needed to fill the covered person's prescription. In addition, the bill requires the Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Law and Public Safety to investigate the pricing of prescription insulin drugs that are available to New Jersey consumers to determine whether additional consumer protections in the pricing of prescription insulin drugs are needed. The division is required to issue and make available to the public a report detailing its findings and present the report to the Governor, the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, and the Legislature.

AI Summary

This bill provides that carriers offering health benefits plans in New Jersey are prohibited from requiring a covered person to pay more than $100 per 30-day supply of prescription insulin drugs, regardless of the amount or type of insulin needed. Additionally, the bill requires the Division of Consumer Affairs to investigate the pricing of prescription insulin drugs available to New Jersey consumers, to determine if additional consumer protections are needed, and to report its findings to the Governor, the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, and the Legislature.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2020)

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