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Emergency Prescription Refill Notifications Act of 2022

This act requires health plans and insurers to notify individuals in emergency areas about the possibility of early prescription refills. This ensures that during crises like natural disasters or public health emergencies, citizens receive clear instructions on how to access essential medications, enhancing their safety and access to healthcare.
Key points
Health plans and insurers must notify individuals in emergency areas about early prescription refill options.
Notifications must be clear, understandable, and include information on how to obtain early refills.
This applies when the President or Secretary of Health declares an emergency or public health crisis.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8270
Sponsor: Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6]
Process start date: 2022-07-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Emergency Advance Refill Notification Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8270.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Health plans and insurers must notify individuals in emergency areas about early prescription refill options.
  • Notifications must be clear, understandable, and include information on how to obtain early refills.
  • This applies when the President or Secretary of Health declares an emergency or public health crisis.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health