Bill: HB 1296, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Insurance
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Business & Commerce
Companion Bill
SB 697
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Neutral |
Author(s)
John Frullo
Sponsor(s)
Dawn Buckingham
Bill Caption
Relating to health benefit coverage for prescription drug synchronization.
Fiscal Notes
No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 1296 would amend the Insurance Code to require a health benefit plan that provides benefits for prescription drugs to prorate any cost-sharing amount charged for a partial supply of a prescription drug.
Vote Recommendation Notes
Though well intentioned, this bill violates our free market and limited government principle by adding a regulation that private insurers to prorate a partial supply of drugs. It is not the role of government to mandate the benefits offered from insurers, therefore we oppose HB 1296.
Organizations Supporting
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Coalition of Texans with Disabilities
HEB
Texas Association of Manufacturers
Texas Federation of Drug Stores
Texas Independent Pharmacies Association
WalmartÂ
Organizations Opposed
Prime Therapeutics
