State-Only Webinar: State Strategies for Insulin Affordability and Access
Description: While states and the federal government seek sustainable solutions to high drug prices, the more than 7 million Americans who rely on insulin can’t wait. To help meet their needs, states have implemented a range of strategies to make insulin more affordable and accessible for consumers at the point of sale. Attendees at this “safe harbor,” state-only webinar learn from leading states about their work to expand access to affordable insulin, including:
- Colorado’s first-in-the-nation insulin copay cap;
- Minnesota’s Insulin Safety Net Program that allows uninsured people to access both an emergency and continuing supply of insulin; and
- Utah’s Insulin Savings Program that allows all Utahns to access discounted insulin prices through the state Public Employee Health Program.
Moderator: Jennifer Reck, MA, Project Director, Center for Drug Pricing, National Academy for State Health Policy
Speakers:
- Rep. Dylan Roberts, Colorado General Assembly
- Cody Wiberg, Executive Director, Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
- Libby Caulum, Senior Director of Public Affairs, MNsure
- Travis Tolley, Clinical Operations Director, Utah PEHP Health & Benefits
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