Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 490: Health insurance; coverage for early refills of prescription eye drops.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 490 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health insurance; coverage for early refills of prescription eye drops. Primary sponsor: Patrick Hope (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0153).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Health insurance; coverage for early refills of prescription eye drops. Prohibits a health carrier from denying coverage to a covered person of an early refill of prescription eye drops if (i) the prescription eye drops are a covered benefit, (ii) the amount of time that has elapsed from the previous dispensing of such prescription would result in at least 85 percent of such prescription eye drops being used if taken consistently with the prescriber's directions, and (iii) the prescriber has indicated that additional quantities are medically necessary and the refill requested does not exceed such additional quantity. The provisions of the bill are applicable to contracts, policies, or plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in the Commonwealth on and after January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0153)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 153 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB490)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB490ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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