(a) For purposes of this section, "epinephrine autoinjector" means a single-use device used for the automatic injection of a premeasured dose of epinephrine into the human body. (b) All group and blanket health insurance policies, contracts, or certificates that are delivered, issued for delivery, renewed, extended, or modified in this State shall provide coverage for medically-necessary epinephrine autoinjectors by including at least 1 formulation of epinephrine autoinjectors on the lowest tier of the drug formulary developed and maintained by the carrier. (c) Nothing in this section prevents the operation of a policy provision required by this section as a deductible, coinsurance, allowable charge limitation, coordination of benefits, or a provision restricting coverage to services by a licensed, certified, or carrier-approved provider or facility. (d) (1) For individuals who are 18 years of age or under, this section applies to all policies, contracts, or certificates issued, renewed, modified, altered, amended, or reissued after December 31, 2021. (2) For individuals who are more than 18 years of age, this section applies to all policies, contracts, or certificates issued, renewed, modified, altered, amended, or reissued after December 31, 2024. (e) This section does not apply to accident-only, specified disease, hospital indemnity, Medicare supplement, long-term care, disability income, or other limited benefit health insurance policies.
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