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DE SB137
Bill
Status
6/4/2009
Primary Sponsor
James Johnson
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AI Summary
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Imposes a one-year moratorium on health insurance plans imposing cost-sharing, deductibles, or co-insurance for specialty tier prescription drugs that exceed the cost-sharing amounts for non-preferred brand drugs, effective through July 1, 2012.
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Specialty tier drugs treat conditions including hemophilia, HIV, hepatitis, multiple sclerosis, lupus, some cancers, and rheumatoid arthritis.
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Requires the Delaware Healthcare Commission to conduct a study examining the impact of specialty tier prescription drug cost-sharing on access to care and patient health outcomes.
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Mandates the Delaware Healthcare Commission submit its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by March 15, 2012.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 14 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Delaware State University Board Of Trustees
Last Action
Assigned to Education Committee in Senate
6/4/2009