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Introduced
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibiting a pharmacy benefits manager from taking certain actions related to pricing, the participation of a pharmacy or pharmacist in a policy or contract with the pharmacy benefits manager, fees, and the use of a mail order pharmacy by beneficiaries; providing that certain provisions of the Act apply to pharmacy benefits managers that contract with managed care organizations in the same manner as they apply to pharmacy benefits managers that contract with carriers; etc.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) from engaging in certain practices, such as spread pricing, denying pharmacies the right to participate in PBM contracts, taking more than 30 days to review pharmacy applications, and setting different fees for beneficiaries' copays based on whether the pharmacy is affiliated with an independent or chain pharmacy. It also requires PBMs that contract with managed care organizations to comply with the same provisions that apply to PBMs that contract with carriers. The bill applies to all policies or contracts issued, delivered, or renewed in the state on or after January 1, 2023, and takes effect on January 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Susan Krebs (R)*,
Lisa Belcastro (D),
Alfred Carr (D),
Steve Johnson (D),
Nic Kipke (R),
Matt Morgan (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
Sid Saab (R),
Kathy Szeliga (R),
Karen Young (D),
Last Action
House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:30 3/10/2022 ) (on 03/10/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0755?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0755f.pdf |
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