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Introduced
02/07/2017
02/07/2017
In Committee
03/10/2017
03/10/2017
Crossed Over
02/28/2017
02/28/2017
Passed
04/03/2017
04/03/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/08/2017
05/08/2017
Introduced Session
2017-2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 64 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation and licensure of pharmacy benefits managers, so as to authorize the Commissioner of Insurance to promulgate certain rules and regulations and to examine and investigate certain matters with regard to pharmacy benefits managers; to prohibit pharmacy benefits managers from requiring the use of mail-order pharmacies under certain conditions; to provide for exceptions; to provide for certain prohibitions; to provide for enforcement; to provide a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Pharmacy Patient Fair Practices Act, aims to regulate pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) in Georgia. It authorizes the Insurance Commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations and to investigate PBMs. The bill prohibits PBMs from requiring the use of mail-order pharmacies under certain conditions, with some exceptions. It also prohibits PBMs from engaging in certain practices, such as preventing pharmacists from providing information to patients about their cost-sharing or more affordable alternatives, and from penalizing pharmacists or pharmacies for exercising their rights. The bill applies to group and individual accident and sickness insurance policies in Georgia, with some exclusions for certain organizations like care management organizations and the state health plan.
Sponsors (7)
Stacey Abrams (D)*,
Johnnie Caldwell (R)*,
Matt Hatchett (R)*,
David Knight (R)*,
John Meadows (R)*,
Ron Stephens (R)*,
Jeff Mullis (R),
Last Action
Effective Date (on 07/01/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/168900.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/167045.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/166567.pdf |
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20172018/164522.pdf |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20172018/hb/276 |
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