An Act To Require Insurance Coverage For Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonist Medication
This bill requires Maine health insurance companies to cover FDA-approved GLP-1 receptor agonist medications prescribed by a doctor, with out-of-pocket costs limited to $35 per 30-day prescription. It prohibits insurers from requiring prior authorization for this coverage and mandates an education campaign by the state insurance department about the medication and its health benefits. The requirements apply to all health plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. This directly affects patients prescribed these medications and insurers offering health plans in Maine.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Apr 8, 2025
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Apr 1, 2025
Legislature · Passed
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legislature
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on HEALTH COVERAGE, INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES pursuant to Joint Rule 308.2 and ordered printed pursuant to Joint Rule 401.
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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