2021-2022 Regular SessionDelaware Legislature

SB267: An Act To Amend Title 18 Of The Delaware Code To Ensure Fairness In Cost-sharing For Prescription Drugs.

Legislative Summary

The bill requires that third-party cost-sharing assistance utilized by patients is applied toward the enrollee'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 patients deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. This bill applies to both carriers and pharmacy benefits managers with an effective date of January 1, 2024.

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Bill History

4/14/2022
Introduced and Assigned to Banking, Business & Insurance Committee in Senate
5/4/2022
Reported Out of Committee (Banking, Business & Insurance) in Senate with 1 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits
5/19/2022
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/2/2022
Assigned to Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce Committee in House
6/14/2022
Reported Out of Committee (Economic Development/Banking/Insurance & Commerce) in House with 2 Favorable, 6 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable
6/29/2022
Amendment HA 1 to SB 267 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
6/29/2022
Passed By House. Votes: 40 YES 1 ABSENT
6/30/2022
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
10/26/2022
Signed by Governor

Roll Call Votes

Senate Third Reading
6/30/2022
21
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED
House Third Reading
6/29/2022
40
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
1
Absent
Result: PASSED
Senate Third Reading
5/19/2022
21
Yea
0
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED