§ 27-18-94. Epinephrine injectors.
(a) The Rhode Island general assembly recognizes that epinephrine cartridges and injectors
are life-saving devices that must be administered quickly to be effective. Such administration
is often done by persons who are not healthcare professionals, and is done in an
emergency situation. Accordingly, it is in the best interests of the people of the
state to promote the widespread availability of epinephrine cartridges and injectors.
(b) Every individual or group health insurance contract, plan, or policy that provides
prescription coverage and that is delivered, issued fo
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§ 27-18-94. Epinephrine injectors.
(a) The Rhode Island general assembly recognizes that epinephrine cartridges and injectors
are life-saving devices that must be administered quickly to be effective. Such administration
is often done by persons who are not healthcare professionals, and is done in an
emergency situation. Accordingly, it is in the best interests of the people of the
state to promote the widespread availability of epinephrine cartridges and injectors.
(b) Every individual or group health insurance contract, plan, or policy that provides
prescription coverage and that is delivered, issued for delivery, prescribed, or renewed
in this state on or after January 1, 2025, shall provide coverage for at least one
type of epinephrine auto-injectors and cartridges. There shall be no copayment required,
and no deductible shall need to be met, to obtain a two (2) pack of the epinephrine
auto-injectors or cartridges covered by the contract, plan, or policy, once every
twelve-month (12) plan year. A deductible may be applied to health plans that are
paired with a federally qualified health savings account pursuant to 26 U.S.C. § 223. Nothing in this section would prohibit a health plan from implementing this benefit
prior to January 1, 2025.