129th MAINE LEGISLATURE
		LD 2096		LR 3128(02)
	An Act To Save Lives by Capping the Out-of-pocket Cost of Certain Medications
	Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment " "
	Committee: Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services
	Fiscal Note Required: Yes
Fiscal Note
Minor cost increase - All funds
Fiscal Detail and Notes
	The bill provides that a health insurance carrier may not impose a cost-sharing requirement in excess of $35 for insulin drugs for a 30 day supply. The Maine State Employee Health Plan has indicated that it does not anticipate a significant increase in costs as a result of this cost-sharing limit given the amounts that are currently charged. Any costs, which are expected to be minor, would likely be reflected through increased premium amounts in future fiscal years.
	Additional costs to the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation and the Maine Board of Pharmacy associated with the rulemaking process can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources.