S.2112

Requires health plans that provide prescription benefits to cover at least one type of glucagon auto-injector, nasal spray, or formulation that does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. No copayment or deductible would be required.

Introduced·1/16/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2112 requires health plans to cover at least one type of glucagon for hypoglycemia without copayment or deductible.

Rhode Island S2112 mandates that health plans providing prescription benefits must cover at least one type of glucagon, such as an auto-injector or nasal spray, which does not require reconstitution to treat hypoglycemia. The coverage will allow for two glucagon units per year without any copayment or deductible. This requirement will take effect starting January 1, 2027, and health plans may choose to implement this benefit earlier.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Health and Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDDDDDDDDD
10
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study

8 Yea

DDRDDDDD

0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 14

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/14/2026)

Jan 16

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services