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FL S1132

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2010

Primary Sponsor

Eleanor Sobel

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Medicaid from restricting antiretroviral drugs through prior authorization, step-therapy approval, or other limitations that limit access to HIV treatment medications.

  • Requires health insurers to include antiretroviral drugs on formularies without restrictions such as prior authorization or step-therapy requirements for treating HIV infection.

  • Prevents insurers from canceling or denying renewal of health insurance policies based on HIV/AIDS diagnosis or treatment.

  • Applies same antiretroviral drug access requirements to health maintenance organizations and out-of-state group health insurance policies covering Florida residents.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2010.

Legislative Description

Antiretroviral Drugs [WPSC]

Last Action

Died in Committee on Health Regulation

4/30/2010

Committee Referrals

Health Regulation1/20/2010

Full Bill Text

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