SB212

Enacting the prescription drug cost and affordability review act to establish the prescription drug pricing board and prescription drug affordability stakeholder council to review the cost of prescription medications and establish upper payment limits for certain prescription drugs.

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Kansas SB212 establishes a Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Stakeholder Council to review prescription drug costs and set upper payment.

The Prescription Drug Cost and Affordability Review Act creates the Prescription Drug Affordability Board and Prescription Drug Affordability Stakeholder Council within the Kansas Insurance Department. The Board reviews prescription drug costs and sets upper payment limits for drugs that meet specific criteria, such as high wholesale acquisition costs or significant price increases. The Council assists the Board by providing input and expertise from various stakeholders, including manufacturers, employers, and patient advocates.

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Current
Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
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Committee decision

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History

Feb 6, 2025

Senate

Senate Referred to Committee on Financial Institutions and Insurance

Feb 5, 2025

Senate

Senate Introduced