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MI SB1145
Bill
Status
11/13/2014
Primary Sponsor
Dave Hildenbrand
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AI Summary
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Requires insurers and HMOs offering expense-incurred hospital, medical, or surgical policies with prescription drug coverage to allow prorated daily cost-sharing rates for prescription drugs dispensed for less than a 30-day supply when medically necessary or for synchronizing chronic condition medications.
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Prohibits insurers and HMOs from reimbursing dispensing fees based on a prorated structure calculated by days' supply; instead requires flat per-prescription dispensing fees regardless of supply quantity.
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Prohibits insurers and HMOs from denying coverage for prescription drugs prescribed to treat chronic health conditions when issued as part of a synchronization plan agreed upon by the patient, prescriber, and pharmacist.
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Applies to all policies, certificates, and contracts delivered or renewed in Michigan, or outside Michigan if covering Michigan residents, beginning 180 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Insurance; health; health plans that provide prescription drug coverage; clarify requirements for synchronizing multiple prescriptions and dispensing fees. Amends 1956 PA 218 (MCL 500.100 - 500.8302) by adding sec. 3406t.
Insurance, health
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Insurance
11/13/2014