Delaware 151st General Assembly (2021-2022) Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 10 D · 1 R cosponsors

SB 265 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 18 AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE TO ENSURE FAIRNESS IN COST-SHARING FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.

Last action — Stricken in Senate

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Stricken in Senate

  2. Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 49 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (49)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 265 do?
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.
Who sponsors SB 265?
SB 265 is sponsored by Kyle Evans Gay, Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic), Krista Griffith (Democratic), Debra Heffernan (Democratic), Stephanie L. Hansen (Democratic), Marie Pinkney (Democratic), Nicole Poore (Democratic), Kendra Johnson (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), Michael F. Smith (Republican), Kimberly Williams (Democratic), and John L. Mitchell.
What is the current status of SB 265?
This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 265?
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