Karrie Delaney

Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed the Prescription Drug Affordability Board proposal, which aimed to address prescription drug prices through a board and advisory panel. Despite bipartisan support and a new name, 'The Affordable Medicine Act,' the governor cited cost and ineffectiveness as reasons. Supporters plan to reintroduce the measure next year.

Governor Abigail Spanberger signed healthcare affordability bills into law in Virginia, targeting reduced medical care costs through insurance claims reform and prescription drug affordability. Key legislation includes measures to allow flat-rate copays for prescriptions, prohibit downcoding insurance claims without provider justification, and lower insulin and diabetes equipment costs.