RI H5081 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-23 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Health & Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Provides for establishment of the rare disease medication reinsurance program to be funded by insurer contributions that would be administered by the secretary of health and human services based on recommendations from a 15 member advisory council.

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Title

Establishing The Rhode Island Rare Disease Medication Accessibility, Affordability, And Reinsurance Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-02-23HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2021-02-12HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (02/23/2021)
2021-02-05HouseCommittee postponed at request of sponsor (02/09/2021)
2021-02-05HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration
2021-02-02HouseCommittee transferred to House Health & Human Services
2021-01-22HouseIntroduced, referred to House H.E.W.

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