RI H5983 | 2013 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Passed on July 11 2013 - 100% progression
Action: 2013-07-11 - Signed by Governor
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

Joint Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Office Of The Health Insurance Commissioner To Ensure That Rhode Island Insurers Cover Topical Ophthalmic Treatment Early Refills In A Manner Similar To Or Consistent With Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) Guidelines For All Covered Individuals (would Allow Early Refilling Of Eye Drop Prescription Medication Prior To The Last Day Of The Approved Dosage Period Without Insurance Coverage Restrictions On Early Refill.)

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Title

Joint Resolution Respectfully Requesting The Office Of The Health Insurance Commissioner To Ensure That Rhode Island Insurers Cover Topical Ophthalmic Treatment Early Refills In A Manner Similar To Or Consistent With Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms) Guidelines For All Covered Individuals (would Allow Early Refilling Of Eye Drop Prescription Medication Prior To The Last Day Of The Approved Dosage Period Without Insurance Coverage Restrictions On Early Refill.)

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-07-11HouseSigned by Governor
2013-07-08HouseTransmitted to Governor
2013-07-01SenateHouse passed Sub A in concurrence
2013-07-01SenatePlaced on House Calendar (07/01/2013)
2013-07-01HouseSenate passed Sub A
2013-07-01HousePlaced on the Senate Consent Calendar (07/01/2013)
2013-07-01HouseCommittee recommends passage of Sub A
2013-06-28HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (07/01/2013)
2013-06-13HouseReferred to Senate Health and Human Services
2013-06-12HouseHouse read and passed
2013-06-06HousePlaced on House Calendar (06/12/2013)
2013-06-05HouseCommittee recommends passage
2013-06-03HouseScheduled for consideration (06/05/2013)
2013-04-24HouseCommittee recommended measure be held for further study
2013-04-18HouseScheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/24/2013)
2013-04-11HouseIntroduced, referred to House H.E.W.

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