Require coverage of epinephrine and glucagon for minors
This bill requires health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover epinephrine and glucagon for individuals aged eighteen and younger when a provider deems them medically necessary. It mandates that these emergency medications be included in coverage without imposing cost-sharing amounts that exceed a specific cap, such as sixty dollars per package of autoinjectors. Additionally, the legislation restricts Medicaid providers from waiving copayments while ensuring that patients cannot be denied care solely because they cannot pay these fees. The measure aims to ensure consistent access to these life-saving treatments for minors across different insurance programs.
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May 2024
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Introduced May 15, 2024
Last action May 21, 2024
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May 21, 2024
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May 15, 2024
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1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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