Relates to access to prescription medication and coordination with workers' compensation board regulations governing network pharmacy use

Summary

The legislation adds statutory language that lets workers’ compensation claimants obtain prescribed medication from any pharmacy when certain objective conditions are met, such as delays or emergencies. It requires pharmacies to follow the existing fee schedule and treatment guidelines, and it directs the Workers’ Compensation Board to report on the rule’s use. The goal is to ensure timely medication access while preserving the board’s regulatory flexibility.

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