Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-06-08T19:52:41Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 4512 Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

6/8/2026, 7:52 PM

Summary of Bill S 4512

This bill, designated as S. 4512 in the 119th Congress, aims to address the cost of insulin products by establishing cost-sharing requirements for private health plans. Additionally, it proposes the creation of a program to assist healthcare providers and pharmacies in offering discounted insulin products to uninsured individuals. Introduced on May 13, 2026, the bill focuses on enhancing access and affordability of insulin for individuals with health coverage as well as those without insurance.

Congressional Summary of S 4512

Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026

This bill limits cost-sharing for insulin under private health insurance and establishes a program to provide insulin to individuals without insurance.

Specifically, the bill caps cost-sharing under private health insurance for a month's supply of selected insulin products at $35 or 25% of a plan's negotiated price (after any price concessions), whichever is less, beginning in 2027.

Further, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must enter into agreements with pharmacies or health care providers to provide insulin to individuals without insurance. HHS must pay such pharmacies or providers an amount equal to the difference between the out-of-pocket cost to the individual for a 30-day supply of such insulin products and $35.

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Current Status of Bill S 4512

Bill S 4512 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2026. Bill S 4512 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2026. Bill S 4512's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 13, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4512

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4512

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4512

A bill to provide for appropriate cost-sharing for insulin products covered under private health plans, and to establish a program to support health care providers and pharmacies in providing discounted insulin products to uninsured individuals.

Comments

Adhara Sullivan

849

1 month ago

I think this bill is a good idea, but will it really help people who need insulin? How will it work in the short term?

Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4512

John Kennedy

LouisianaRepublican

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