AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES
02/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services
Summary
The bill adds new rules that require pharmacy benefit managers to send a detailed, medically‑sound justification to both the prescribing provider and the patient before refusing to pay for a prescription. The notice must be reviewed by a licensed clinician and include their credentials. It aims to increase transparency and give patients and doctors a chance to appeal denied drugs.
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