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US SB2756

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Angela Alsobrooks

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Caps patient cost-sharing for inhaler products at $15 per 30-day supply and eliminates deductibles for these products across private insurance, Medicare Part B, and Medicare Part D, effective January 1, 2026

  • Covers all maintenance, reliever, and rescue inhalation drugs for asthma and COPD, including metered dose inhalers, dry powder inhalers, nebulizers, bronchodilators, corticosteroids, and related equipment such as masks, tubing, and spacers

  • Amends the Public Health Service Act, Internal Revenue Code, and ERISA to apply cost-sharing limits to group health plans, individual health insurance, and employer-sponsored coverage

  • Creates a payment program for uninsured individuals where registered providers can bill the Secretary of HHS for inhaler products, with patients paying no more than $15 per month's supply

  • Provides safe harbors so high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and catastrophic plans remain compliant when waiving deductibles for specified inhaler products

Legislative Description

Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025

Health

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

9/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance9/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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