Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3295
117th Congress(2021-2022)
PrEP Access and Coverage Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 1, 2021
Overview
Text
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Introduced
Dec 1, 2021
Latest Action
Dec 1, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
3295
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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Senate Votes (0)
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

PrEP Access and Coverage Act

This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover prescription drugs that prevent HIV, including related screenings, diagnostic procedures, administrative fees, and 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 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 an individual 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 and underinsured 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.

Text (1)
December 1, 2021
Actions (2)
12/01/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
12/01/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Dec 30, 2022 3:18:56 AM