Bill > A07119

This bill amends the New York social services law to require managed care providers that offer prescription drug coverage to annually provide their program participants with a written list of mail-order pharmacies contracted for prescription drug coverage. Specifically, the bill modifies existing language to clarify that participants can fill prescriptions at any mail-order or retail pharmacy within the provider's network, and adds a new requirement for providers to proactively share their list of contracted mail-order pharmacies with participants each year. A "mail-order pharmacy" is defined as a pharmacy primarily conducting business by receiving prescriptions electronically or by mail and dispensing medications through postal or carrier services, with patient consultations typically occurring electronically rather than in person. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law and will apply to all new contracts and agreements entered into after that date, with the goal of increasing transparency and providing patients with more comprehensive information about their prescription drug coverage options.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7119