An Act amending the act of May 17, 1921 (P.L.682, No.284), known as The Insurance Company Law of 1921, in casualty insurance, providing for coverage for epinephrine delivery systems.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania’s insurance laws to require health insurance plans to cover at least two epinephrine delivery systems per year for insured individuals, regardless of their deductible or copayments. It establishes a maximum annual cost of $35 for these systems. The Attorney General is tasked with investigating epinephrine pricing practices and recommending policies to prevent overpricing, and the Insurance Department will create regulations to implement the coverage requirements. The bill also addresses coverage for high-deductible and catastrophic health plans.
Key provisions
- Requires health insurance plans to cover at least two epinephrine delivery systems annually.
- Sets a maximum annual cost of $35 for each epinephrine delivery system.
- Directs the Attorney General to investigate epinephrine pricing and recommend consumer protections.
- Requires the Insurance Department to create regulations for implementing the coverage.
- Addresses coverage for high-deductible health plans, subject to federal law.
- Includes provisions for catastrophic health plans, subject to federal law.
- Allows for annual deductibles and coinsurance, as deemed appropriate by the Insurance Commissioner.
- Mandates a report to the General Assembly regarding epinephrine pricing practices.
Who is affected
- Health insurance companies
- Insured individuals
- Healthcare providers
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
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- Pn 1371 Html
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Christine Tartaglione
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