Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands retail pharmacy network access standards.

Highlights:

• Limits provider contracts from prohibiting “a pharmacy or pharmacist from discussing information regarding the total cost of pharmacist services for a prescription drug or from selling a more affordable alternative to the covered person if such alternative is available” (Page 7).

• Authorize’s patient’s choice of in-network provider to include “an in-network pharmacy or a, whether that pharmacy is in a preferred or nonpreferred network, a retailer pharmacy, mail-order pharmacy, or any other pharmacy” (Page 8).

• Establishes effective date of November 1, 2022 (Page 10).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that expands retail pharmacy network access standards.

Highlights:

• Limits provider contracts from prohibiting “a pharmacy or pharmacist from discussing information regarding the total cost of pharmacist services for a prescription drug or from selling a more affordable alternative to the covered person if such alternative is available” (Page 7).

• Authorize’s patient’s choice of in-network provider to include “an in-network pharmacy or a, whether that pharmacy is in a preferred or nonpreferred network, a retailer pharmacy, mail-order pharmacy, or any other pharmacy” (Page 8).

• Establishes effective date of November 1, 2022 (Page 10).

Full Bill Text