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RI H7075
RI H7075Requires health plans that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto-injector, nasal spray, or formulation that does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. No copayment or deductible would be required.
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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would require, commencing January 1, 2027, group health plans and health insurance issuers that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto- injector, nasal spray, or formulation which does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia with two (2) glucagon auto-injectors every plan year. No copayment or deductible would be required to obtain prescribed glucagon medications. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that starting January 1, 2027, all health plans and insurance policies in Rhode Island that cover prescription drugs must also cover at least one type of glucagon product, such as an auto-injector or nasal spray, that is ready to use without needing to be mixed beforehand (reconstitution) to treat hypoglycemia, which is a condition of dangerously low blood sugar. This coverage will require no out-of-pocket costs for patients, meaning no copayments or deductibles will be applied when obtaining two units of these glucagon products per plan year, although a deductible may still apply to health plans linked to federally qualified health savings accounts. The bill also notes that health plans can implement this coverage earlier than the January 1, 2027 deadline and will take effect upon its passage.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (9)
Michelle McGaw (D)*,
Doc Corvese (D),
Robert Craven (D),
Grace Diaz (D),
Susan Donovan (D),
Raymond Hull (D),
Katie Kazarian (D),
John Lombardi (D),
Joe Shekarchi (D),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 01/29/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText26/HouseText26/H7075.pdf |
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