Amends the law on drug coverage to require insurance plans that provide coverage for prescription drugs to offer two options for prescription delivery.

Plain-English Summary

This bill would require health insurance plans in Rhode Island that cover prescription drugs to offer their members two different ways to get their medications. While the bill does not spell out exactly what those two options must be, the general intent is to ensure that people have more than one method available to them — for example, picking up prescriptions at a local pharmacy or having them delivered by mail.

The bill affects anyone in Rhode Island who has health insurance with prescription drug coverage, as well as the insurance companies that provide those plans. For consumers, it could mean more flexibility in how they receive their medications — particularly benefiting people who have difficulty traveling to a pharmacy due to age, disability, distance, or a busy schedule. Insurance companies would be required to update their plans to make sure at least two delivery options are available to policyholders.

It's worth noting that this bill is still in its early stages. It was introduced and referred to the House Health & Human Services Committee, but hearings have been postponed, including at the request of the bill's own sponsor. This means the details of the bill — such as which specific delivery options would be required — may still be subject to change before any further action is taken.