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BILL · 2011–12 SESSION

SB 6241: Prescription drug benefits

Limiting prescription drug cost-sharing obligations and out-of-pocket expenses.

Summary

  • Health insurance coverage offered or renewed on or after January 1, 2013, that provide coverage for prescription drugs must provide a single limit on out-of-pocket expenses in all the health plans. All out-of-pocket expenses for medical services, surgical services, mental health services, or prescription drugs must be included in the single limit.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6241), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2012
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Craig Pridemore (D-49)
Introduced
January 16, 2012 in the Senate
Last action
April 11, 2012
Companion bill
HB 2435
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to prescription drug benefits;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Craig Pridemore (D-49)

3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Karen Keiser D-33Nick Harper D-38Sharon Nelson D-34

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Referred to Ways & Means.
  4. Minority; without recommendation.
  5. And refer to Ways & Means.
  6. HEA - Majority; do pass.
  7. First reading, referred to Health & Long-Term Care.

SB 6241 in other sessions

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