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OR HB2623

OR HB2623
Relating to the cost of insulin.


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Introduced
01/11/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
Crossed Over
04/19/2021
Passed
05/20/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
09/25/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

Limits cost-sharing for health benefit plan coverage of insulin prescribed for treatment of diabetes. Limits cost-sharing for health benefit plan coverage of insulin prescribed for treatment of diabetes.

AI Summary

This bill limits the cost-sharing or out-of-pocket costs that a health benefit plan in Oregon can require for a 30-day or 90-day supply of insulin prescribed for the treatment of diabetes. Specifically, it caps the maximum cost-sharing at $75 for a 30-day supply and $225 for a 90-day supply, and requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services to annually adjust these maximums based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. The bill also prohibits health benefit plans from applying a deductible to this insulin coverage. However, it does not prohibit plans from using a drug formulary or other utilization review protocols for prescription drug coverage. This bill applies to health benefit plans issued, renewed, or extended on or after January 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Chapter 160, (2021 Laws): Effective date January 01, 2022. (on 09/25/2021)

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