An Act prohibiting discriminatory practices against applicants and enrollees under certain insurance policies based on claims or prescriptions involving prophylaxis HIV medication.
HB 719 prohibits Pennsylvania insurance companies from denying coverage, limiting benefits, or charging higher rates to applicants or policyholders solely because they use FDA-approved HIV prevention medications (PrEP for pre-exposure or PEP for post-exposure prophylaxis). The bill directly affects individuals seeking or maintaining insurance coverage who are prescribed these medications for HIV prevention. It bans specific "adverse actions" like coverage denial, reduced benefits, or discriminatory pricing based solely on PrEP or PEP use. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment and enforces violations through existing insurance fraud and unfair practice laws.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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Referred to Insurance
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1 primary · 23 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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Tarik Khan
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Salisbury
DDemocratic
Co
Andre Carroll
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Waxman
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Pielli
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Miller
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Danilo Burgos
DDemocratic
Co
Darisha Parker
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Fiedler
DDemocratic
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