Bill to Cap Insulin Costs Heads to Governor's Desk

HB 1114 would expand the cap on out-of-pocket expenses for insulin and related medical supplies to the private insurance market to $25/month. Both the ND House and the Senate have now passed this bill and it's next stop is Governor Armstrong's desk for his signature! Read our letter of support to the Governor here. HB 1114- Armstrong letter 3.26.25.pdf

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About the impetus for this bill:

• Eight in ten (82%) adults 50 and older describe prescription drugs as too expensive, according to AARP research.
• In North Dakota, the most vulnerable and underserved populations suffer from the highest rates of diabetes and have the poorest health outcomes.
• Based on the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data, in 2022, 57,203 adults in North Dakota were living with diabetes and another 226,430 were prediabetic, including 48,560 (49%) that were 65 and older.
• From 2009 to 2019, the price of insulin tripled even though there’s been no change to the product.

The high cost of insulin puts lifesaving medications out of the reach of many North Dakotans. Some face an impossible choice: Do I pay for my food or for my insulin? As proposed under HB 1114, insulin caps could make life-essential drugs more affordable and accessible for many older adults.

Join our volunteer Advocacy Team to stay informed, engaged and prepared to connect with legislators about the issues that matter most to North Dakotans age 50 and older! Learn more about our advocacy work and the actions needed to ensure everyone in North Dakota can thrive as they age at aarp.org/NDadvocacy.

HB 1114- House GVA 1.9.25.pdf
AARP_Rx Fact Sheet - Cap on Out of Pocket Expenses_09.2024.pptx