This bill aims to enhance health insurance coverage for insulin drugs and related medical supplies in North Dakota. It introduces a new section to chapter 26.1-36 of the North Dakota Century Code, which mandates that health benefit plans must provide coverage for insulin drugs and medical supplies necessary for insulin dosing and administration. The bill specifies that out-of-pocket costs for a thirty-day supply of covered insulin drugs and medical supplies cannot exceed $25 per pharmacy or distributor. Additionally, it prohibits health benefit plans from imposing deductibles, copayments, or other cost-sharing requirements that would result in out-of-pocket costs exceeding this limit.

The bill also amends section 54-52.1-04.18 of the North Dakota Century Code, removing the expiration date of the previous provisions regarding insulin drug and supply coverage. It retains the definitions of insulin drugs and medical supplies while ensuring that the new coverage requirements align with the provisions established in the newly created section. Overall, the legislation aims to make insulin more affordable and accessible for individuals managing diabetes in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
PREFILED: 54-52.1-04.18
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Representative McLeod: 54-52.1-04.18
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 54-52.1-04.18
Enrollment: 54-52.1-04.18
INTRODUCED: 54-52.1-04.18