SB 1199: Prescription drug cost sharing.

<p>This bill aims to regulate health care coverage in California. It would require health care service plans and health insurers to count any amount paid by the enrollee or insured towards their out-of-pocket maximum or cost sharing requirement. This means that any direct support offered by drug manufacturers, such as discounts or vouchers, would be included in the calculation. The bill also prescribes an administrative penalty for each violation by a health insurer, which would be enforceable by the insurance commissioner. Additionally, the bill establishes a state-mandated local program for willful violations, which would be a crime. The state would not be required to reimburse local agencies or school districts for the costs associated with implementing this bill.</p>