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Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5278| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (13)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to significantly lower patient cost-sharing for prescription drug inhaler products and related equipment used to treat breathing disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It mandates that both private health insurance plans and Medicare limit patient out-of-pocket expenses for these essential medications. The legislation aims to improve access and affordability for individuals relying on these treatments, with most provisions taking effect on January 1, 2026. For private insurance , including group health plans and individual coverage, the bill prohibits the application of any deductible and caps cost-sharing at $15 per 30-day supply for "specified inhaler products." These products are broadly defined to include various inhalation drugs and administration equipment like nebulizers, masks, and spacers. Any cost-sharing incurred will count towards an individual's out-of-pocket maximums and deductibles. Under Medicare Part B and Part D , deductibles will not apply to specified inhaler products, and patient cost-sharing for a month's supply will not exceed $15. This ensures consistent affordability across different insurance types. Furthermore, the bill establishes a new payment program for uninsured individuals , allowing registered providers to receive payments for furnishing these products, provided they do not charge uninsured patients more than $15 per 30-day supply.
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Timeline
Sep 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2756
Introduced in Senate
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • September 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2756
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2756: Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025

Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5278| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2025
This bill seeks to significantly lower patient cost-sharing for prescription drug inhaler products and related equipment used to treat breathing disorders such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It mandates that both private health insurance plans and Medicare limit patient out-of-pocket expenses for these essential medications. The legislation aims to improve access and affordability for individuals relying on these treatments, with most provisions taking effect on January 1, 2026. For private insurance , including group health plans and individual coverage, the bill prohibits the application of any deductible and caps cost-sharing at $15 per 30-day supply for "specified inhaler products." These products are broadly defined to include various inhalation drugs and administration equipment like nebulizers, masks, and spacers. Any cost-sharing incurred will count towards an individual's out-of-pocket maximums and deductibles. Under Medicare Part B and Part D , deductibles will not apply to specified inhaler products, and patient cost-sharing for a month's supply will not exceed $15. This ensures consistent affordability across different insurance types. Furthermore, the bill establishes a new payment program for uninsured individuals , allowing registered providers to receive payments for furnishing these products, provided they do not charge uninsured patients more than $15 per 30-day supply.
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Timeline
Sep 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2756
Introduced in Senate
Sep 10, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • September 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2756
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 10, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (13)
April McClain Delaney (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2756: Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted