Dec 4, 2024 · SB 40 would lower the crippling cost of insulin for patients by prohibiting private health insurers and health maintenance organizations (HMO) from imposing deductibles on prescription insulin drugs. It would also require that they and limit co-pays to a maximum payment of $35 for a 30 day supply.

MACDDS is an association of 43 county Senate Bill 40 boards as well as well as the City board of St Louis. Collectively, member boards represent over $44 million in locally generated tax revenues used to serve persons with developmental disabilities.

Feb 12, 2025 · Senate Bill (SB) 40, or the Insulin Affordability Act — and accompanying legislation, SB 41, or Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform — comprise Wiener’s Prescription Drug Affordability (PDA) Package.

Dec 3, 2024 · Action: 2025-04-21 - April 21 hearing: Placed on APPR. suspense file. An act to amend Section 1367.51 of the Health and Safety Code, and to amend Section 10176.61 of the Insurance Code, relating to health care coverage.

Apr 8, 2025 · On and after January 1, 2026, the bill would prohibit a health care service plan or health insurer from imposing step therapy as a prerequisite to authorizing coverage of insulin. insulin, except as provided.

Senate Bill (SB) 40 would limit cost sharing (copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles) for insulin to $35 for a 30-day supply and prohibit step therapy as a prerequisite to authorizing coverage of insulin. SB 40 states high deductible health plans (HDHPs) as defined under the definition set forth in Section 223(c)(2) of Title

Apr 8, 2025 · On and after January 1, 2026, the bill would prohibit a health care service plan or health insurer from imposing step therapy as a prerequisite to authorizing coverage of insulin, except as provided. Because a willful violation of these provisions by a health care service plan would be a crime, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program.

Action: 2023-10-10 - Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 697, Statutes of 2023.

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Feb 12, 2025 · California Sen. Scott Wiener’s SB 40 & SB 41 aim to reduce prescription costs with insulin affordability & PBM reform legislation.