S.2876

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.

Chamber Passed·4/28/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2876 caps the cost of prescription inhalers, devices, and equipment at $25 per 30-day supply.

Rhode Island S2876 amends the state's General Laws to cap the total amount that a covered person is required to pay for a covered prescription inhaler, prescription device, or prescription equipment at $25 per 30-day supply. This applies to prescribed inhaled medications approved by the FDA for treating or preventing respiratory conditions. The law also includes prescription devices and equipment used to administer inhaled medications, such as nebulizers and holding chambers. The Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner can enforce compliance and issue necessary rules.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 34–0 · Apr 28
Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 29

House

Referred to House Health & Human Services

Apr 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

Apr 15

Senate

Placed on Senate Calendar (04/28/2026)