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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to contracts for pharmacy services between health insurance carriers or pharmacy benefits' managers and pharmacies or pharmacists. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits contracts between health insurance carriers or pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacies or pharmacists from including provisions that restrict pharmacists from disclosing to patients the cost of their prescription medications and the availability of cheaper alternatives, including paying in cash. It also prohibits health insurance carriers or pharmacy benefit 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 plan.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4691 (on 05/30/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1055 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1055.pdf |
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