Bill > A07149

This bill requires managed care providers that offer prescription drug coverage to allow participants to have prescription medications delivered to their home by any non-mail-order retail pharmacy within the provider's network. Specifically, the bill amends existing social services law to mandate that managed care providers must provide home delivery options for covered prescription drugs through any retail pharmacy in their network, expanding patient choice and convenience. The bill defines a mail order pharmacy as a business primarily focused on receiving prescriptions electronically and dispensing medications through mail or carrier services, typically providing patient consultations electronically. The new requirement means that every non-mail-order retail pharmacy in a managed care provider's network will be considered eligible for home delivery of prescription drugs. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law and will apply to all new contracts, agreements, and leases entered into after that date. This change aims to give patients more flexibility in how they receive their prescription medications, potentially making it easier for individuals who have difficulty visiting a pharmacy in person.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7149