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IN SB0073
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds new Chapter 37.4 to Indiana Code establishing electronic prescription drug prior authorization requirements, effective January 1, 2018.
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Requires health plans to accept and respond to prior authorization requests delivered electronically by prescribing health care providers or dispensing pharmacists using National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP SCRIPT) technical standards.
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Exempts providers or pharmacists lacking broadband Internet access, electronic medical record systems, or a sufficient number of covered individuals as determined by the commissioner from compliance requirements.
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Voids any contractual provisions contradicting this chapter in contracts entered into, amended, or renewed after December 31, 2017.
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Authorizes the insurance commissioner to adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement the chapter.
Legislative Description
Electronic authorization for prescription drugs. Requires certain health plans to accept and respond to electronic prior authorization requests according to a particular electronic transaction standard.
Last Action
Public Law 45
4/13/2017