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Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4512| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2026
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, effective January 1, 2027, mandates that private group health plans and health insurance issuers provide coverage for selected insulin products without applying any deductible. For these products, plans cannot impose cost-sharing exceeding the lesser of $35 or 25 percent of the negotiated price per 30-day supply. This cost-sharing will count towards any applicable deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, though plans may impose higher cost-sharing for out-of-network providers. The bill defines "selected insulin products" to include at least one of each dosage form, such as vial, pump, or inhaler, and each different type of insulin, including rapid-acting, short-acting, and long-acting. Furthermore, the Department of Health and Human Services is directed to establish a program to support health care providers and pharmacies in furnishing discounted insulin to uninsured individuals . Under this program, qualifying entities will be reimbursed by the Secretary for the difference between an individual's out-of-pocket cost and $35, ensuring uninsured individuals pay no more than $35 for a 30-day supply of insulin products.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3700
Affordable Insulin Now Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-954
Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023
Nov 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6255
Introduced in House
May 13, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3700
    Affordable Insulin Now Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-954
    Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023


  • November 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6255
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4512| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2026
This legislation, effective January 1, 2027, mandates that private group health plans and health insurance issuers provide coverage for selected insulin products without applying any deductible. For these products, plans cannot impose cost-sharing exceeding the lesser of $35 or 25 percent of the negotiated price per 30-day supply. This cost-sharing will count towards any applicable deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, though plans may impose higher cost-sharing for out-of-network providers. The bill defines "selected insulin products" to include at least one of each dosage form, such as vial, pump, or inhaler, and each different type of insulin, including rapid-acting, short-acting, and long-acting. Furthermore, the Department of Health and Human Services is directed to establish a program to support health care providers and pharmacies in furnishing discounted insulin to uninsured individuals . Under this program, qualifying entities will be reimbursed by the Secretary for the difference between an individual's out-of-pocket cost and $35, ensuring uninsured individuals pay no more than $35 for a 30-day supply of insulin products.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3700
Affordable Insulin Now Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-954
Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023
Nov 21, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6255
Introduced in House
May 13, 2026
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3700
    Affordable Insulin Now Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-954
    Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2023


  • November 21, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6255
    Introduced in House


  • May 13, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted