BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5160: Continuity of care/Rx insur.

Concerning prescription drug insurance continuity of care.

Summary

  • Regulated health plans may not make certain changes to their prescription drug coverage outside of an open enrollment period.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Senator (R-18)
Introduced
January 16, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
HB 1211

AN ACT Relating to prescription drug insurance continuity of care;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Senator (R-18)

4 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

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

History

  1. Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Health & Long Term Care.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  6. First reading, referred to Health Care.

SB 5160 in other sessions

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