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MS SB2023

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2021

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Blackwell

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps the total out-of-pocket cost for prescription insulin at $100.00 per 30-day supply for insured individuals, regardless of insulin type or amount needed

  • Directs the Attorney General to investigate insulin pricing practices in Mississippi, including gathering information from manufacturers, pharmacy benefit managers, and insurers

  • Requires the Attorney General to submit a public report by November 1, 2022, with findings on pricing practices and recommendations for consumer protections and potential improvements to the Mississippi Consumer Protection Act

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Insurance to enforce the insulin cost cap and promulgate rules for implementation

  • Allows carriers to reduce cost-sharing below the $100.00 cap but prohibits them from requiring more than the capped amount

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2021

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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