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CT SB01366
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Insurance and Real Estate Committee
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AI Summary
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Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) from charging health benefit plans a different price for pharmacy services than what they pay pharmacies, effective January 1, 2026
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Bans PBMs from charging health plans fees based on wholesale acquisition cost, rebate amounts, or premiums/cost-sharing collected from covered persons, effective January 1, 2026
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Establishes fiduciary duty for PBMs to health carriers, pharmacies, and covered persons, with duties to covered persons taking priority in cases of conflict, effective October 1, 2025
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Requires PBMs to notify health carriers in writing of any conflicts of interest and maintain good faith and fair dealing with all parties including pharmacies and covered persons
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Expands Insurance Commissioner's annual rebate report to include the percentage of rebate dollars used to reduce cost-sharing and an evaluation of rebate practices for reducing cost-sharing
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Pharmacy Benefits Managers And Prescription Drug Rebate Reporting Requirements.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/27
2/21/2025