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ND HB1042

Bill

Status

Passed

3/15/2021

Primary Sponsor

Government and Veterans Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

67th Legislative Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends North Dakota Century Code section 54-52.1-04.16, subsection 3, regarding pharmacy benefit manager contracts for the Public Employees Retirement System's prescription drug coverage program.

  • Adds an exemption for Medicare Part D contracts from disclosure requirements that otherwise apply to pharmacy benefit manager contracts.

  • Requires pharmacy benefit managers to disclose all rebates and fees that generate income under their contracts, including income from related contracts with third parties such as drug manufacturers.

  • Mandates disclosure of pharmacy benefit manager income sources to both the retirement board and the board's auditor.

  • Passed with overwhelming bipartisan support: 90-0 in the House and 47-0 in the Senate.

Legislative Description

The public employees retirement system's uniform group insurance program part D contracts with pharmacy benefit managers.

Last Action

Signed by Governor 03/15

3/15/2021

Committee Referrals

Government and Veterans Affairs1/5/2021

Full Bill Text

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