NY A06992

Allows employers and carriers to require claimants to use contracted pharmacies, except in medical emergencies or when the pharmacy lacks mail order service and has no physical location within a reasonable distance from the claimant.

Prohibits employers and carriers from refusing to allow claimants to use a pharmacy of their choice if that pharmacy's charges comply with published prices.

Entitles pharmacies that provided prescribed medicine to claimants but were not reimbursed to maintain an action against the employer and carrier, with the Board able to award interest of up to 1.5 percent per month.

Limits initial fills of prescription medicine to a 14-day supply, defined as prescriptions issued at time of injury discovery but excluding prescriptions written 72 or more hours after initial medical care.

Repeals section 88 of the workers' compensation law relating to disability benefits fund administration expenses.