Healthcare (Prescription Drugs)

died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2684: Providing price limits and other requirements for health benefits covering prescription insulin drugs and establishing the insulin affordability program for the uninsured.

HB 2684 requires all health insurance plans in Kansas (issued after 2026) to cover insulin medications and diabetes management devices. It limits insured people's out-of-pocket costs to $35 per month for any insulin medication and $100 for devices like glucose test strips or monitors. The bill mandates coverage for all insulin types (rapid-acting, long-acting, etc.) and diabetes self-management education. This directly affects people with diabetes who have health insurance, ensuring predictable costs for essential diabetes care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insulin coverage with $35/month cost cap, expanding access and protecting patients from high out-of-pocket costs for essential diabetes care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2676: Permitting a pharmacist to initiate therapy for certain conditions consistent with the pharmacist's education, training and experience, adding pharmacists who initiate such therapy to the healthcare stabilization fund and allowing a pharmacist to dispense a one-time emergency refill of a noncontrolled prescription drug for up to a 90-day supply when no refills remain.

HB 2676 allows Kansas pharmacists to initiate therapy for specific minor health conditions, such as influenza, strep throat, and urinary tract infections, without a physician's direct order, provided the condition is minor, self-limiting, or meets other defined criteria like not requiring a new diagnosis. Pharmacists must follow statewide protocols developed by a committee, which specify required training, documentation, communication with the patient's primary care provider, and adherence to the standard of care. Violations of these protocols could lead to disciplinary action by the state board, including license suspension. The law became effective on July 1, 2022.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands patient access to care by allowing pharmacists to initiate therapy for minor conditions without physician orders, following established protocols.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs Primary Care

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2740: Adopting compounding standards established by the United States pharmacopeia and allowing for exemptions from such standards.

HB 2740 requires Kansas pharmacies to follow specific safety standards for compounding medications (making custom prescriptions) set by the United States Pharmacopeia (USP), covering nonsterile, sterile, and radiopharmaceutical preparations. It directly affects pharmacists and pharmacies in Kansas by mandating compliance with these USP standards starting July 1, 2027. The bill allows the Kansas Board of Pharmacy to create rules for implementation and grant exemptions or waivers from these standards when appropriate. This replaces the previous state standards with nationally recognized USP guidelines to ensure consistent safety practices in medication compounding.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates USP safety standards for pharmacy compounding, enhancing medication safety and patient protection in healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2718: Creating a right for an adult care home resident to use such resident's pharmacy of choice without being charged a fee or financial penalty by the adult care home because of such choice.

HB 2718 gives adult care home residents the right to choose their own pharmacy without facing fees or financial penalties from the facility. The bill prohibits adult care homes from charging residents for using an outside pharmacy or offering financial incentives to use the facility's preferred pharmacy. It also specifies that facilities cannot charge for repackaging medications if that cost is already reported on their financial statements. This directly affects residents of Kansas adult care homes and requires facilities to adjust billing practices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects resident rights to choose pharmacy without fees, improving access to healthcare services and preventing financial barriers.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care Prescription Drugs

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died · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2455: Making and concerning certain supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029 for various state agencies.

HB 2455 is a funding bill that adjusts budget allocations for specific Kansas state agencies across fiscal years 2026-2029. It primarily increases expenditure limits for agencies like the State Board of Healing Arts ($8.2 million for 2027), Kansas State Board of Cosmetology ($1.3 million for 2027), and others, while slightly decreasing funding for the State Board of Pharmacy ($3.2 million for 2027). The bill also lapses unused funds for the Legislative Coordinating Council’s operations accounts. It directly affects state boards and agencies managing professional licensing fees, not the general public. The bill authorizes these budget adjustments through specific appropriations and fee fund modifications.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill increases funding for multiple state agencies (e.g., $8.2M for Healing Arts) across fiscal years, directly advancing budget allocation management and public service funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncreases funding for State Board of Healing Arts ($8.2M) regulating medical professionals, aligning with healthcare funding indicators.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget Prescription Drugs

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 360: Enacting the Kansas consumer prescription protection and accountability act and providing for regulation and registration of pharmacy benefits managers.

SB 360 regulates pharmacy audits conducted by pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) and auditing entities in Kansas. It requires 14 days' written notice before audits, mandates confidential handling of audit data, and sets strict timelines for delivering preliminary (within 60 days) and final reports (within 90 days) to pharmacies. The bill prohibits charging back funds during appeal periods, limits penalties to actual financial harm (not clerical errors), and requires pharmacist consultation for clinical audits. Pharmacies filling over 600 prescriptions weekly must consent to audits during the first five days of a month. This directly affects Kansas pharmacies, PBMs, and auditing firms by standardizing audit procedures and protecting pharmacies from unfair financial adjustments.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRegulates PBMs to protect pharmacies from unfair audits, ensuring timely reporting and limiting penalties - directly advancing patient access to prescriptions and protecting healthcare delivery integrity.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 423: Requiring certain cost-sharing assistance be applied toward a covered individual's deductible or annual out-of-pocket limit under the individual's health benefit plan.

SB 423 requires health insurers to count certain prescription drug payments toward a patient's deductible or out-of-pocket limit under their health insurance plan. It applies specifically to brand-name drugs without generic equivalents (or biosimilar options) or when a patient has met prior authorization, step therapy, or appeal requirements. This means patients’ payments for these drugs reduce the amount they must pay before full insurance coverage applies. The bill directly affects individuals enrolled in health benefit plans who use such prescription drugs.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill reduces patient out-of-pocket costs by counting drug payments toward deductibles, improving access to expensive brand-name medications without generics.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 431: Establishing the remote practice of pharmacy, requiring certain conditions for such practice and limiting activities performed under such practice.

SB 431 allows Kansas pharmacies to employ remote pharmacists, interns, and technicians to perform certain pharmacy tasks from off-site locations, directly affecting pharmacies, remote workers, and patients receiving remote services. The bill requires pharmacies to maintain secure remote work devices, protect patient data confidentiality, keep detailed records of remote workers for five years, and implement annual safety policies. It prohibits remote workers from handling physical drugs, packaging, compounding, or dispensing, but permits them to process prescriptions and communicate with prescribers under supervision. All remote pharmacy operations must comply with strict security, supervision, and record-keeping rules established by the bill.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables remote pharmacy services to improve patient access while maintaining data security and safety protocols, aligning with healthcare access indicators.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires secure devices, patient data confidentiality, and cybersecurity policies for remote pharmacy practice, directly advancing data privacy and security protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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died · Kansas · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SB 337: Making and concerning certain supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and appropriations for fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029 for various state agencies.

SB 337 is a budget bill that allocates funding for Kansas state agencies across fiscal years 2026-2029. It directly affects state boards and commissions by adjusting their annual expenditure limits, such as increasing funding for the State Board of Healing Arts ($8.2M) and Board of Nursing ($4.0M), while decreasing limits for the State Board of Pharmacy ($3.2M) and Real Estate Appraisal Board ($441K). The bill also lapsed unused funds for the Legislative Coordinating Council and authorizes capital improvement projects. It does not create new policies but adjusts existing budget allocations for specific state agency fee funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates increased funding to key health boards (Healing Arts +$8.2M, Nursing +$4.0M) and manages state appropriations across multiple fiscal years, directly advancing budgetary resource allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill increases funding for healthcare boards (Healing Arts +$8.2M, Nursing +$4.0M), directly advancing healthcare services and professional oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Government Spending State Budget Prescription Drugs

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vetoed · Kansas · House Apr 10, 2026

HB 2587: Authorizing a licensed private psychiatric hospital to maintain a stock supply of emergency medication kits for pharmaceutical emergencies.

HB 2587 allows state-licensed private psychiatric hospitals in Kansas to maintain approved emergency medication kits for immediate patient use during pharmaceutical emergencies. These kits, stocked under pharmacist supervision, can include controlled substances but require specific committee approval for types and quantities. Hospitals must follow strict protocols for kit access, administration, and recordkeeping, with pharmacists-in-charge responsible for oversight. The bill directly affects private psychiatric hospitals and their pharmacy staff, ensuring rapid access to critical medications when standard supplies are unavailable.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables psychiatric hospitals to maintain emergency medication kits under pharmacist supervision, improving patient access to critical care during pharmaceutical emergencies in mental health settings.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health Prescription Drugs

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