This week, Nevada became the 28th state to approve legislation lowering out-of-pocket costs for insulin in state-regulated health insurance plans. In response to Governor Lombardo approving Assembly Bill 555, Christine Fallabel, the state government affairs director at the American Diabetes Association® (ADA), issued the following statement:
“The ADA applauds Nevada policymakers for the passage of AB 555, which limits cost-sharing for insulin to $35 for a 30-day supply for those on state-regulated commercial health insurance plans. Addressing insulin affordability will help Nevadans with diabetes better manage their blood glucose levels over the long term, helping them to prevent disabling or deadly complications. A healthier state is a happier, more productive state, and we’re elated that Nevada has chosen to help protect the health and wellbeing of Nevadans living with diabetes.
The ADA, in partnership with a supportive community of Diabetes Advocates and partners, has consistently emphasized the need to make insulin affordable and accessible for more Americans. The ADA thanks Governor Lombardo, AB 555 sponsor Assemblymember Steve Yeager, and members of the Nevada legislature for their support of this lifesaving legislation.
The ADA’s estimated diabetes impact in Nevada:
- Adults diagnosed with diabetes: 250,900
- New diagnoses every year: 12,000
- Cost of diagnosed diabetes in Nevada: $7 billion annually
- Direct medical expenses for diagnosed diabetes: $3 billion in 2022
- Indirect costs from lost productivity due to diabetes: $4 billion in 2022
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About the American Diabetes Association
The American Diabetes Association (ADA) is the nation’s leading voluntary health organization fighting to end diabetes and helping people thrive. This year, the ADA celebrates 85 years of driving discovery and research to prevent, manage, treat, and ultimately cure—and we’re not stopping. There are 136 million Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes. Through advocacy, program development, and education, we’re fighting for them all. To learn more or to get involved, visit us at diabetes.org or call 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383). Join us in the fight on Facebook (American Diabetes Association), Spanish Facebook (Asociación Americana de la Diabetes), LinkedIn (American Diabetes Association), and Instagram (@AmDiabetesAssn). To learn more about how we are advocating for everyone affected by diabetes, visit us on X (@AmDiabetesAssn)
