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GA SB391
Bill
Status
Passed
8/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Kay Kirkpatrick
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AI Summary
- Health insurers in Georgia must waive "refill too soon" restrictions and authorize payment for a 30-day supply of prescription medications when the insured resides in a county under a Governor-declared state of emergency or a National Weather Service hurricane warning
- Early refill coverage applies only to prescriptions with remaining refills and must be requested within 30 days of the emergency declaration or warning, or until the emergency conditions are terminated
- The Insurance Commissioner may extend the refill time restriction waiver in 15- or 30-day increments as deemed necessary
- Pharmacists may dispense up to a 30-day early refill supply in affected areas, excluding Schedule II controlled substances, provided the medication is essential to life maintenance or chronic condition therapy, and must notify the prescriber within 48 hours
- The Act takes effect upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval
Legislative Description
"Early Prescription Refills During Emergencies Act"; health insurers to provide coverage for early refills of a 30 day supply; require; enact
Last Action
Effective Date
8/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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