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NJ A4657

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Luanne Peterpaul

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) must submit detailed reports to health plan sponsors and the department at least every six months, covering drug claims, pricing, rebates, and compensation data by National Drug Code
  • Reports must disclose the difference between what plan sponsors pay PBMs and what PBMs pay pharmacies for each drug, along with net prices after rebates from manufacturers, distributors, and other entities
  • PBMs must report therapeutic class data including gross and net spending, rebates received, formulary tier rationales for drugs exceeding $10,000 in spending, and out-of-pocket costs to beneficiaries
  • Plan sponsors may request annual audits of PBMs, with unrestricted auditor selection and PBM obligation to provide all records within six months and respond to additional requests within 30 days
  • Takes effect 12 months after enactment and applies to contracts entered into on or after that date

Legislative Description

Requires pharmacy benefits managers to make certain disclosures to health benefits plan sponsors.

Financial Institutions and Insurance

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Insurance3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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