CT HB07363

Prohibits pharmacy services contracts between health carriers, pharmacy benefits managers, and pharmacies from penalizing pharmacists who disclose prescription medication costs or inform customers of cheaper therapeutic alternatives, effective January 1, 2018.

Bars health carriers and pharmacy benefits managers from recouping claim payments from pharmacies on or after January 1, 2020, unless permitted under section 38a-479iii or required by law.

Limits patient point-of-sale payments for covered prescriptions to the lesser of applicable copayment, allowable claim amount, or cash price without insurance, effective January 1, 2018.

Declares contract violations void and unenforceable, treating such practices as unfair trade practices; grants Insurance Commissioner enforcement authority and audit rights.

Establishes prevailing wage requirements for public works construction projects, with penalties of $2,500-$5,000 per offense and contractor disqualification until back wages are paid plus additional time periods.