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Introduced
02/17/2021
02/17/2021
In Committee
06/16/2022
06/16/2022
Crossed Over
01/24/2022
01/24/2022
Passed
Dead
08/31/2022
08/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Section 1367.51 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Section 10176.61 of the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.
AI Summary
This bill requires health care service plans and health insurance policies issued, amended, delivered, or renewed on or after January 1, 2023, to cover all available dosage forms and concentrations of at least one insulin product of each insulin type (rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, or long-acting) with a copayment not exceeding $35 for a monthly supply, or a multiple of $35 for a multimonth supply. The bill also prohibits these plans and policies from imposing any other cost-sharing requirements, such as deductibles or coinsurance, on covered insulin prescriptions. Additionally, the bill prohibits these plans and policies from imposing a deductible requirement on benefits related to managing and treating diabetes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
August 11 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (on 08/11/2022)
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