To amend the Public Health Service Act to establish insulin assistance programs, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates insulin assistance programs Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C, creates insulin assistance programs, and requires deductibles and other out-of-pocket expenses for underinsured individuals participating in insulin assistance programs A group health plan that is a high-deductible health plan and a health insurance issuer. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Native American Tribes, Healthcare, Finance, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Tribal governments and members affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates insulin assistance programs Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
- Creates insulin assistance programs.
- Requires deductibles and other out-of-pocket expenses for underinsured individuals participating in insulin assistance programs A group health plan that is a high-deductible health plan and a health insurance issuer...
- Requires annual fees applicable to insulin manufacturers.
- Creates identification of insulin price spikes; application of excise tax.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates insulin assistance programs Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C, creates insulin assistance programs, and requires deductibles and other out-of-pocket expenses for underinsured individuals participating in insulin assistance programs A group health plan that is a high-deductible health plan and a health insurance issuer.
Key Policy Areas
Native American Tribes, Healthcare, Finance, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill creates insulin assistance programs Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C, creates insulin assistance programs, and requires deductibles and other out-of-pocket expenses for underinsured individuals participating in insulin assistance programs A group health plan that is a high-deductible health plan and a health insurance issuer.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Energy producers and energy supply-chain firms affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Angie Craig
D-MN | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Craig (for herself and Mr. Phillips) introduced the following …
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