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The Insurers Glucagon Bill
Rhode island bill forces insurers to cover glucagon without copay
Requires health plans that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto-injector, nasal spray, or formulation that does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. No copayment or deductible would be required.
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If passed, health plans in Rhode Island must pay for a glucagon auto‑injector or nasal spray with no copayment or deductible.
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People with diabetes could get life‑saving medicine quickly and for free, while insurers absorb the cost, so families won’t face surprise bills.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill applies to health plans that offer prescription drug coverage.
- It requires coverage of at least one glucagon auto‑injector, nasal spray, or ready‑to‑use formulation.
- The covered product must have no copayment or deductible.
- The bill is currently introduced in the Rhode Island Senate and has not been voted on.
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