Tag: Insulin

Bill limiting insulin costs for more North Dakotans advances in House

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by: MinotVoice  |  

The cost of insulin is once again under debate in North Dakota. The House has passed a bill that would cap monthly insulin expenses at $25 for many insured residents, aiming to shield consumers from price gouging. Supporters say it’s a life-saving measure, while critics warn of unintended consequences, from rising premiums to broader government

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North Dakota lawmakers to consider bill capping price of insulin

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By: Mary Steurer, North Dakota Monitor |

Lawmakers on Thursday will hear testimony on a bill to lower the price of insulin drugs and supplies for more North Dakotans. If adopted as currently written, Senate Bill 2140 — was changed to implement a two-year test run of the caps for those on the state plan. The 2023 legislation specifically instructed PERS to

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Insulin, Price Caps, and Perspectives from the Outside

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services study from 2020 found that insulin prices in the U.S. are as much as 10 times higher than in other developed countries. It’s an issue that’s getting the attention of state legislatures across the country, and the solution that’s increasingly adopted — regardless of which party is

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