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RI S2462
Bill
Status
2/6/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ujifusa
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AI Summary
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Prohibits "spread pricing" by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) working with Rhode Island's Medicaid program, where PBMs charge health plans more than they reimburse pharmacies and keep the difference
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Requires the Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) to ensure managed care organizations (MCOs) and PBMs are transparent and do not increase unnecessary costs for the Medicaid program
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Mandates that contracts with MCOs require PBMs to demonstrate improvement in patient health outcomes
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Requires the secretary of the executive office of health and human services to monitor and mandate changes to the price-setting practices of pharmacy benefit managers to prohibit the spread pricing payment model.
State Affairs And Government
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
2/6/2026