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MO SB384

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/1/2011

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Schaefer

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Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds section 537.135 to Missouri law defining "pharmacy benefit manager" as any person or entity other than a pharmacy or pharmacist that administers pharmacy benefits
  • Defines "switch communication" as any communication from a health carrier or pharmacy benefit manager recommending a patient switch to a different medication or device than originally prescribed
  • Creates civil liability for pharmacy benefit managers for any switch communication, decision, denial, or action that damages a patient
  • Allows patients to sue pharmacy benefit managers for actual damages, court costs, reasonable attorney's fees, and punitive damages when appropriate

Legislative Description

Authorizes a civil cause of action against pharmacy benefit managers

Last Action

SCS Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (1808S.02C)

4/18/2011

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence3/3/2011

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