H7948

Caps the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment to twenty-five dollars ($25.00) per thirty (30) day supply.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7948 caps the out-of-pocket cost for prescription inhalers, devices, and equipment at $25 per 30-day supply.

Rhode Island H7948 amends the state's Prescription Drug Benefits to limit the total amount a covered person must pay for a 30-day supply of prescription inhalers, devices, or equipment to $25. This cap applies to prescription inhalers, including pressurized metered dose inhalers, dry powdered inhalers, and soft mist inhalers. The cap does not apply to over-the-counter inhaled medications. The bill also ensures that these items are not subject to deductibles and allows health plans to reduce costs further.

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Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 3

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

Feb 27

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)