The State Access to Innovative Medicines (SAIM) Coalition recently submitted a formal letter of support to the Virginia Senate Commerce and Labor Committee in favor of Senate Bill 161, sponsored by Sen. Russet Perry. The legislation aims to improve prescription drug affordability and predictability for patients in the individual and small group health insurance markets.…
South Carolina State Senator Michael Johnson of District 16 participated in the latest monthly coalition call hosted by the State Access to Innovative Medicine (SAIM), providing an update on his legislative efforts to address issues related to prior authorization and step therapy. The legislation, Senate Bill 531, has a House companion bill, HB 4562, sponsored…
SAIM is pleased to share the December 2025 edition of its newsletter, highlighting a year of meaningful progress and setting the stage for an active 2026. This issue recaps key 2025 legislative wins on step therapy, outlines new resources and tools for members, and previews SAIM’s strategic priorities for the upcoming state legislative sessions. Readers…