Mail order pharmacy; insurer not limited to a single provider for services. (HB116)

Introduced By

Del. Bob Purkey (R-Virginia Beach)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Pharmacy benefits; freedom of choice.  Authorizes accident and sickness insurers proposing to issue preferred provider policies or contracts and health maintenance organizations providing health care plans to select a single mail order pharmacy provider as an exclusive provider of mail order pharmacy services.   View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Passed
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Comments

Jack F., tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

Many older people can not handle mail order pharmacies. This is a very bad idea and a gift to the insurance companies.