Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by deleting all after the enacting words and inserting:
/ SECTION 1. Article 20, Chapter 71, Title 38 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:
"Section 38-71-2150.
A pharmacy benefit manager may not:
(1)
prohibit a pharmacist or pharmacy from providing an
insured information on the amount of the insured's cost share
for a prescription drug. A pharmacist or pharmacy may not be
penalized by a pharmacy benefit manager for discussing such
information to an insured or for selling a more affordable
alternative to the insured if one is available;
(2)
prohibit a pharmacist or pharmacy from offering and
providing direct and limited delivery services to an insured as
an ancillary service of the pharmacy;
(3)
charge or collect a copayment from an insured that exceeds
the total submitted charges by the network pharmacy;
(4)
charge or hold a pharmacist or pharmacy responsible for a
fee relating to the adjudication of a claim unless the fee is
reported on the remittance advice of the adjudicated claim or is
set out in contract between the pharmacy benefits manager and
the pharmacy. This section does not apply with respect to claims
under an employee benefit plan under the Employee Retirement
Income Security Act of 1974 of Medicare Part D; or
(5)
penalize or retaliate against a pharmacist or pharmacy for
exercising rights provided pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter."
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval of the Governor. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.