FRANKFORT, Ky. — Editor's note: The video player shows a previous story from Feb. 2020.
Kentucky lawmakers have voted to cap out-of-pocket costs for some people relying on insulin.
The Senate voted Tuesday to send the legislation to Gov. Andy Beshear.
The proposal won bipartisan support in a state plagued by high diabetes rates. Its lead sponsors are Republican Rep. Danny Bentley and Democratic Rep. Patti Minter.
Under the bill, out-of-pocket costs for some Kentuckians would be capped at $30 per prescription for a 30-day insulin supply.
The cap applies to state-regulated, comprehensive, private health insurance plans and the Kentucky employee health plan.
It would not apply to Medicare, Medicaid or self-funded health plans.
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