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Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026

5/29/2026, 5:07 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.

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

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4512

Primary Policy Focus

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.
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

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Adhara Sullivan

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22 days 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?