Establishes a state pharmacy benefit manager for Medicaid beneficiaries in Hawaii.

The bill requires the Department of Human Services to establish or contract with a third-party administrator to serve as the state pharmacy benefit manager for Medicaid beneficiaries. The state pharmacy benefit manager will administer all pharmacy benefits for Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled with a Medicaid managed care organization. The bill sets reimbursement methodologies and dispensing fees, prohibits discrimination against certain pharmacies, and mandates the use of a single preferred drug list.

Establishes a state pharmacy benefit manager for Medicaid beneficiaries in Hawaii.

The bill requires the Department of Human Services to establish or contract with a third-party administrator to serve as the state pharmacy benefit manager for Medicaid beneficiaries. The state pharmacy benefit manager will administer all pharmacy benefits for Medicaid beneficiaries enrolled with a Medicaid managed care organization. The bill sets reimbursement methodologies and dispensing fees, prohibits discrimination against certain pharmacies, and mandates the use of a single preferred drug list.