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ID H0215

ID H0215
Amends existing law to provide for enforcement of provisions applicable to pharmacy benefit managers.


summary

Introduced
02/24/2023
In Committee
03/17/2023
Crossed Over
03/08/2023
Passed
03/29/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/06/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

INSURANCE -- Amends existing law to provide for enforcement of provisions applicable to pharmacy benefit managers.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to provide for enforcement of provisions applicable to pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The key provisions include: (1) requiring PBMs to register annually with the Department of Insurance; (2) prohibiting PBMs from restricting pharmacists from providing patients information on the costs and availability of alternative drugs; (3) establishing requirements for PBMs using maximum allowable cost pricing, such as reviewing and updating pricing information regularly; and (4) allowing the Director of the Department of Insurance to take enforcement actions, including penalties, against PBMs that violate these provisions or other applicable laws. The bill also declares an emergency, making it effective starting July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Health and Welfare Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 31, 2023 Session Law Chapter 232 Effective: 07/01/2023 (on 04/06/2023)

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