CA SB1063

Requires the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board to structure copayments for prescription drugs so brand name drugs cost at least 150% of generic drug copayments, except where no generic equivalent exists or medical necessity requires the brand name drug

Requires copayments for emergency health care services to be at least 150% of the highest copayment for non-preventive services, with the emergency copayment waived if the subscriber is hospitalized

Exempts copayments established under these provisions from applying to subscribers in families with annual household income equal to or less than 150% of the federal poverty level

Applies these copayment requirements to the extent consistent with federal law under Section 2103 of Title XXI of the Social Security Act