HB915
Require health plans, Medicaid to cover epinephrine and glucagon
📋 What This Bill Does
HB915 requires health benefit plans and the Medicaid Program to cover epinephrine and glucagon for individuals aged 18 and younger. The bill also limits cost sharing for these medications to $60 per package or dose equivalent, regardless of the type or amount needed.
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Rationale
The bill partially aligns with libertarian principles by promoting access to necessary medications without excessive cost-sharing, but it also expands government mandates on healthcare coverage, which can be seen as government intervention in the healthcare market.
Risks and Concerns
- Expanding government mandates on healthcare coverage
- Potential for increased costs or inefficiencies in the healthcare system
Platform Citations (2)
2.13 Health Care (2_13)
SUPPORTS
The bill mandates coverage for medications, touching on the topic of health care in the libertarian platform.
2.1 Aggression, Property, and Contract (2_1)
OPPOSES
The bill involves government intervention in healthcare coverage, which can be seen as a violation of limited government principles.