In 2020, the Legislature directed health plans, beginning January 1, 2021, to limit an enrollee's out-of-pocket expenses for insulin to $100 for a 30-day supply until January 1, 2023. In 2022, the Legislature amended the statute to reduce the limit on out-of-pocket expenses for a 30-day supply of insulin to $35 until January 1, 2024.
The expiration date limiting out-of-pocket expenses to $35 for a 30-day supply of insulin is removed.
The committee recommended a different version of the bill than what was heard. PRO: This is necessary because other alternatives to lower the cost of insulin are still not available. An extension is needed to give more time to work on solutions. The bill should be extended to cover insulin completely for those under 21. This will allow people to continue to afford their insulin.