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MO HB2145
Bill
Status
3/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
Lynn Morris
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AI Summary
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Health carriers and health benefit plans must apply prorated daily cost-sharing rates to prescriptions dispensed for less than a 30-day supply when indicated by the prescriber or pharmacist for patient benefit or medication synchronization purposes.
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Health carriers and health benefit plans cannot deny coverage for dispensing drugs prescribed for chronic illness treatment when made according to a synchronization plan agreed upon by the insured, prescriber, and pharmacist.
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Dispensing fees must be based solely on the total number of prescriptions dispensed and cannot be calculated using prorated amounts based on days' supply of medication.
Legislative Description
Prohibits a health carrier or health benefit plan from denying coverage for dispensing drugs prescribed for the treatment of chronic illnesses to synchronize the refilling of prescriptions for a patient
Last Action
Voted Do Pass (H)
4/30/2014