SB149

Revises provisions governing the administration of pharmacy benefits under Medicaid. (BDR 38-224)

Failed·4/12/25
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Nevada SB149 revises Medicaid pharmacy benefit management, including exemptions from step therapy for certain conditions and restrictions on state.

Nevada SB149 revises provisions governing the administration of pharmacy benefits under Medicaid. It allows for exemptions from step therapy for recipients diagnosed with stage 3 or 4 cancer or those needing antirejection medications for organ transplants, among others. The bill also restricts state pharmacy benefit managers from certain actions, such as using spread pricing or imposing different cost-sharing obligations for 340B drugs.

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Calendar

Mar 25, 2025

3:30 PM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 12, 2025

Senate

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

From printer.

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Read first time. To committee.