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MD SB306
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Beidle
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AI Summary
- State Workers' Compensation Commission must regulate fees and charges for reimbursement of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical services by September 1, 2026
- Reimbursements limited to acquisition cost-based index calculated per unit at date of dispensing, plus reasonable dispensing fees and any Commission-determined percentage adjustments
- Insurance carriers and employers may still contract with pharmacy benefits managers or pharmacy networks for different reimbursement rates or pricing indexes than those set by the Commission
- Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board required to study workers' compensation prescription drug affordability challenges, including high-cost formulations, billing practices, and non-standard pricing metrics, with report due March 1, 2026
- Act takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Workers' Compensation - Prescription Drug and Pharmaceutical Services - Reimbursements
Rules and Regulations
Last Action
Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.
3/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Economic Matters3/14/2025
Finance1/13/2025
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