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NJ A1763

NJ A1763
Removes exception of self-insured health benefits plans from law concerning pharmacy benefits managers.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill removes the exemption that exists under current law of self-insured health benefits plans, governed by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, from certain laws concerning pharmacy benefits managers. This bill also requires DOBI to report on the implications of a recent US Supreme Court opinion, Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, ___ U.S. ___ (2020) (slip opinion at 1), on State law governing pharmacy benefits managers.

AI Summary

This bill removes the exemption that currently exists for self-insured health benefits plans, governed by the federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), from certain laws concerning pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) in New Jersey. The bill also requires the Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) to report on the implications of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Rutledge v. Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, on state law governing PBMs. The bill will take effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment and apply to health benefits plans initiated or renewed on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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