HB857: Continuing Insulin Safety Net Act; enact

Legislative Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 49 of the O.C.G.A., relating to public assistance, so as to make insulin accessible, under certain conditions, to an eligible individual who needs an affordable supply of insulin for up to one year, with the option to renew annually; to allow the pharmacy to collect a co-payment not to exceed $75.00 for insulin dispensed through such program; to provide for re-orders and renewals; to provide for the development of an application form, an information sheet, and satisfaction surveys; to provide for enforcement, penalties, and appellate procedures; to provide for reporting; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.