Healthcare (Prescription Drugs)

signed · Rhode Island · House Jun 22, 2026

HB 7424: AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- COLLABORATIVE PHARMACY PRACTICE

Expands the existing law regarding collaborative practice agreements between pharmacists and physicians to allow other healthcare providers to enter into such agreements and removes the definition of “collaborative practice committee.”

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands collaborative pharmacy practice to include more healthcare providers, improving access to services and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

passed · Rhode Island · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2253: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG BENEFITS

Includes any costs paid by an enrollee or on behalf of the enrollee, by a third party when calculating an enrollee’s overall contribution to any out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement, under a health plan as of January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareIncludes third-party payments toward out-of-pocket maximums, reducing patient costs and improving access to prescription drug coverage under health plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2384: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTION DRUG COST PROTECTION

SB 2384 sets a legal limit on how much Rhode Island state programs, public employee health plans, and participating employer health plans can pay for certain prescription drugs. It prohibits these entities from purchasing or reimbursing drugs above a federal "maximum fair price" rate established by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Any savings generated from this price cap must be used to lower costs for enrollees, with annual reports required to track how savings address health equity gaps. The bill applies to drugs covered under federal law (P.L. 117-169) and includes fines of $1,000 per violation for noncompliance.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSets price cap on prescription drugs to lower costs for enrollees, directly improving affordability and access to medications under state health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs

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died · Rhode Island · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 7189: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHARMACY FREEDOM OF CHOICE -- FAIR COMPETITION AND PRACTICES

Provides for fair pharmacy reimbursement from a pharmacy benefit manager, and also provides anti-discrimination prohibitions in regard to non-affiliated pharmacies or pharmacists.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates fair pharmacy reimbursement and prohibits discrimination against non-affiliated pharmacies, protecting patient access to medication options and promoting competition in healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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died · Rhode Island · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SB 2387: AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- WHOLESALE PRESCRIPTION DRUG IMPORTATION PROGRAM

Establishes the Wholesale Prescription Drug Importation Program for the importation of wholesale prescription drugs from Canada, to provide savings to Rhode Island consumers.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes drug importation program to lower prescription costs for consumers, improving medication access and affordability within healthcare system.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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died · Rhode Island · House Jan 29, 2026

HB 7075: AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES -- THE MATTHEW FEDERICO DIABETIC SAFETY ACT

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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for glucagon treatments without cost-sharing, expanding access to critical diabetes care and aligning with patient access indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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