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MI SB1145

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dave Hildenbrand

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance11/13/2014

Full Bill Text

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