| Vote Recommendation | Economic Freedom | Property Rights | Personal Responsibility | Limited Government | Individual Liberty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Positive | Positive |
Relating to emergency refills of insulin and insulin-related equipment or supplies.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
H.B.
1935 would expand the ability of pharmacists to use their good judgement to issue
the lesser of a 30-day supply or smallest available package of insulin or
insulin-related equipment as an emergency supply. This would be done without the
authorization of the prescribing doctor so long as certain conditions are satisfied. The bill would also require health insurance providers to cover emergency supplies of insulin
under diabetes coverage.
HB 1935 supports the principles of individual liberty, and limited government. HB 1935 allows pharmacists to use their judgment to provide an emergency supply of diabetic medication. This is a limited supply that still requires the patient to return to their physician and refill their prescription and can help an individual in the case of a mistake, accident or other problem that can occur with a prescription. Texas Action supports HB 1935.