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PA HB534

PA HB534
In casualty insurance, providing for coverage for insulin.


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Introduced
03/17/2023
In Committee
03/17/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), entitled "An act relating to insurance; amending, revising, and consolidating the law providing for the incorporation of insurance companies, and the regulation, supervision, and protection of home and foreign insurance companies, Lloyds associations, reciprocal and inter-insurance exchanges, and fire insurance rating bureaus, and the regulation and supervision of insurance carried by such companies, associations, and exchanges, including insurance carried by the State Workmen's Insurance Fund; providing penalties; and repealing existing laws," in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for insulin.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Insurance Company Law of 1921 to require health insurance policies providing prescription coverage of insulin to impose a maximum copayment, coinsurance, or deductible of $35 per 30-day supply of insulin, regardless of the amount or type needed. The bill also authorizes the Insurance Department to promulgate regulations to implement and enforce the price cap. The bill exempts certain types of insurance policies, such as accident-only, fixed indemnity, and dental/vision plans. Additionally, the bill directs the Attorney General to investigate insulin pricing practices and submit a report to the General Assembly with recommendations to control and prevent overpricing of prescription insulin drugs.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (29)

Last Action

Referred to INSURANCE (on 03/17/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
  • ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases

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