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MA H1055

MA H1055
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

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)

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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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