Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that reduces co-pays for insulin and medical devices for individuals with types 1 and 2 diabetes.

Highlights:

• Reduces the copay cost for a 30-day supply of prescription insulin from $100 to $35 (Article 59, Sec. 33-59-1).

• Specifies that the copay cost for a device shall not exceed $100 for a 30-day supply (Article 59, Sec. 33-59-1).

• Reduces the copay cost for an insulin pump to no more than $250 one time purchase every 2 years (Article 59, Sec. 33-59-1).

• Defines “device” as the following, including the following, while exempting insulin pumps (Article 59, Sec. 33-59-1):

• Blood glucose test strip, glucometer or continuous glucometer; or

• Lancet, lancing device, or insulin syringe used to

• Cure;

• Diagnose;

• Mitigate;

• Prevent; or

• Treat diabetes or low blood sugar.

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that reduces co-pays for insulin and medical devices for individuals with types 1 and 2 diabetes.

Highlights:

• Reduces the copay cost for a 30-day supply of prescription insulin from $100 to $35 (Article 59, Sec. 33-59-1).

• Specifies that the copay cost for a device shall not exceed $100 for a 30-day supply (Article 59, Sec. 33-59-1).

• Reduces the copay cost for an insulin pump to no more than $250 one time purchase every 2 years (Article 59, Sec. 33-59-1).

• Defines “device” as the following, including the following, while exempting insulin pumps (Article 59, Sec. 33-59-1):

• Blood glucose test strip, glucometer or continuous glucometer; or

• Lancet, lancing device, or insulin syringe used to

• Cure;

• Diagnose;

• Mitigate;

• Prevent; or

• Treat diabetes or low blood sugar.

Full Bill Text