Rhode Island § 27-41-99 - Health Maintenance Organizations

§ 27-41-99. 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.