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OH HB779

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/26/2020

Primary Sponsor

Randi Clites

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Origin

House of Representatives

133rd General Assembly (2019-2020)

AI Summary

  • Amends Ohio's pharmacy benefit manager regulations in sections 3959.01-3959.20 of the Revised Code and enacts new section 3959.21.

  • Requires pharmacy benefit managers to refill prescriptions for drugs that were shipped but not delivered, with covered persons providing proof of non-delivery.

  • Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from requiring cost-sharing amounts greater than what would be charged if the drug were purchased without insurance or through mail delivery services.

  • Restricts retroactive claim adjustments to those resulting from pharmacy audits conducted under sections 3901.811-3901.814 or technical billing errors, and requires fees to be determinable at time of claim adjudication.

  • Prohibits requiring covered persons to obtain prescription drugs exclusively through mail or delivery services and prevents charging higher cost-sharing for retail pharmacy purchases compared to mail delivery.

Legislative Description

Regards pharmacy benefit managers

Health and Human Services : Health Care

Last Action

Refer to Committee: Health

11/17/2020

Committee Referrals

Health11/17/2020

Full Bill Text

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