RELATING TO PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS.
Sponsored By: Stanley Chang (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish or select and contract with a third-party administrator to serve as the State Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) who shall be responsible for administering all pharmacy benefits for medicaid beneficiaries enrolled with medicaid managed care organization. Requires medicaid managed care organizations to contract with and utilize the State PBM. Establishes requirements to procure the State PBM in addition to the requirements under state law governing purchases of health and human services. Establishes requirements and prohibitions for the contract to be used by the DHS when contracting with the state PBM. Requires the DHS to establish a single-preferred drug list to be used by the State PBM. Requires the DHS to consult with the Med-QUEST Healthcare Advisory Committee on the development, implementation, and oversight of the State PBM program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Kurt Fevella
Republican • Senate
Troy N. Hashimoto
Democratic • Senate
Joy A. San Buenaventura
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.
1/26/2026SenateIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/21/2026SenatePending Introduction.
1/14/2026Senate
Bill Text
Original
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