Senate Bill 265
151st General Assembly (2021 - 2022)
Bill Progress
Stricken 4/14/22
The General Assembly has ended, the current status is the final status.
Bill Details
4/13/22
Sen.
Gay,
Hansen,
Pinkney,
Poore
Reps. K. Johnson, Minor-Brown, Mitchell, Osienski, Michael Smith, K. Williams
Reps. K. Johnson, Minor-Brown, Mitchell, Osienski, Michael Smith, K. Williams
AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE TO ENSURE FAIRNESS IN COST-SHARING FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.
The bill requires that third-party cost-sharing assistance utilized by patients is applied toward the covered person’s health insurance deductibles and any out-of-pocket limits. Additionally, the bill defines what constitutes a “cost-sharing requirement” as well as how to calculate the assistance when applying to the patient's deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. This bill applies to both carriers and pharmacy benefits managers with an effective date of January 1, 2024.
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Takes effect upon being signed into law
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