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MS HB474

Bill

Status

Failed

3/3/2020

Primary Sponsor

William Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires health insurance carriers offering prescription insulin coverage to cap patient out-of-pocket costs at $100 per 30-day supply, regardless of insulin type or amount needed.

  • Directs the Attorney General to investigate prescription insulin drug pricing in Mississippi by November 1, 2021, and report findings with policy recommendations to control pricing and prevent deceptive practices.

  • Allows carriers to reduce patient cost-sharing below the $100 cap and permits the Commissioner of Insurance to enforce and promulgate rules for insulin pricing requirements.

  • Brings forward existing sections governing the State and School Employees Health Insurance Plan (Section 25-15-9) and diabetes treatment coverage requirements (Section 83-9-46) for possible amendment.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2020, with the Attorney General's investigation authority repealing December 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Health insurance carriers; require to cap patient cost for prescriptions for insulin drugs.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/3/2020

Full Bill Text

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