Prescription drugs; specialty tier coverage. (HB304)
Introduced By
Del. John O'Bannon (R-Richmond) with support from co-patron Del. Chris Peace (R-Mechanicsville)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
☐ |
Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Prescription drugs; specialty tier coverage. Imposes dollar limits on the practice of prescription drug cost-sharing known as specialty tiers. Enrollees' coinsurance or copayment fees for specialty tier drugs will be limited to $150 per month for up to a 30-day supply of any single specialty tier drug. Patients will also be able to request an exception to obtain a specialty drug that would not otherwise be available on a health benefit plan formulary. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/31/2013 | Committee |
12/31/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/14 14101684D |
12/31/2013 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
01/13/2014 | Assigned C & L sub: Subcommittee #1 |
01/28/2014 | Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely |
02/12/2014 | Left in Commerce and Labor |