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MA S714

Relative to pharmaceutical "gag clauses"


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to pharmaceutical "gag clauses". Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits "gag clauses" in contracts between health insurance carriers or pharmacy benefits managers and pharmacies or pharmacists. Gag clauses are provisions that prevent pharmacists from informing patients about the cost of their prescription medications or the availability of lower-cost alternatives. The bill also prohibits health insurance carriers and pharmacy benefits managers from requiring patients to pay more at the point of sale for a covered prescription than they would pay without using their health insurance.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2636 (on 02/12/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S714
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S714.pdf
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