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FL S1376

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Linda Stewart

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance policies covering prescription eye drops to provide coverage for renewal refills if the insured requests them at least 21 days (30-day supply), 42 days (60-day supply), or 63 days (90-day supply) after the original prescription or last refill, and the original prescription authorizes additional quantities.

  • Mandates coverage for one additional bottle of prescription eye drops every 3 months if requested at the time of original fill and the prescription states the additional bottle is needed for use in a day care center or school.

  • Subjects prescription eye drop benefits to the same annual deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance as other prescription drug benefits under the policy.

  • Extends the requirements to group health insurance, blanket health insurance, and franchise health insurance policies.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Health Insurance Coverage for Prescription Eye Drop Refills

Last Action

Died in Banking and Insurance

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Banking and Insurance3/14/2017

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