Gov. Stitt signs bill capping copay cost of insulin

Governor Signs Bill Capping Copay Cost of Insulin for Oklahomans with Diabetes OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation helping Oklahomans with diabetes better afford insulin has become law after being signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday, April 20. House Bill 1019 caps the copay for a 30-day supply of insulin to $30 and $90 for a 90-day supply for each covered prescription. Copays are currently based on individual insurance plans. HB 1019 gives authority to the Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner to enforce the price cap. Bill author Rep. Rande Worthen, R-Lawton, thanked the governor for his support. “Since introducing House Bill 1019, I’ve heard from many Oklahomans across the state who can hardly afford to pay the rising cost of insulin while also juggling their other bills,” Worthen said. “This bill will save lives by making insulin affordable for those who need it. Nobody should be forced to choose between paying their rent and paying for their life-saving medication.” Read more » by Jamison Faught - April 22, 2021 at 11:19AM

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