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PrEP Access and Coverage Act

USA116th CongressS-1926| Senate 
| Updated: 6/20/2019
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
PrEP Access and Coverage Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover prescription drugs that prevent the acquisition of HIV, and any related screenings, diagnostic procedures, or clinical follow-ups, without any cost-sharing obligation for the plan holder. Further, insurance plans must not impose any preauthorization requirement for this coverage. These coverage requirements also apply to public health insurance programs, including, among others, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Additionally, the bill prohibits denying, limiting, or qualifying coverage or increasing premiums for disability insurance, long-term care insurance, or life insurance policies based on a person taking medication for HIV prevention. The bill further requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, or directly to eligible local organizations, to provide uninsured individuals access to prescription drugs and related services that prevent HIV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also must develop a public awareness campaign that focuses efforts in communities with a high need for HIV prevention treatment.
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Timeline
Jun 20, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3815
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 20, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 20, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • August 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3815
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1643: PrEP Assistance Program Act
  • HR 116-3815: PrEP Access and Coverage Act
Child healthCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationFamily planning and birth controlGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSIndian social and development programsInsurance industry and regulationLife, casualty, property insuranceLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMinority healthPrescription drugsRural conditions and developmentVeterans' medical careWomen's health

PrEP Access and Coverage Act

USA116th CongressS-1926| Senate 
| Updated: 6/20/2019
PrEP Access and Coverage Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover prescription drugs that prevent the acquisition of HIV, and any related screenings, diagnostic procedures, or clinical follow-ups, without any cost-sharing obligation for the plan holder. Further, insurance plans must not impose any preauthorization requirement for this coverage. These coverage requirements also apply to public health insurance programs, including, among others, Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program. Additionally, the bill prohibits denying, limiting, or qualifying coverage or increasing premiums for disability insurance, long-term care insurance, or life insurance policies based on a person taking medication for HIV prevention. The bill further requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award grants to states, or directly to eligible local organizations, to provide uninsured individuals access to prescription drugs and related services that prevent HIV. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also must develop a public awareness campaign that focuses efforts in communities with a high need for HIV prevention treatment.
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Timeline
Jun 20, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jun 20, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Aug 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3815
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • June 20, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 20, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • August 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3815
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Kamala D. Harris

Kamala D. Harris

Democratic Senator

California

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-1643: PrEP Assistance Program Act
  • HR 116-3815: PrEP Access and Coverage Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDisability and health-based discriminationFamily planning and birth controlGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSIndian social and development programsInsurance industry and regulationLife, casualty, property insuranceLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMinority healthPrescription drugsRural conditions and developmentVeterans' medical careWomen's health