New York bill A06887 amends workers' compensation law to allow claimants to use non-contracted pharmacies for prescribed medications.

New York bill A06887 amends the workers' compensation law to allow claimants to obtain prescribed medications from a pharmacy of their choice under specific conditions. Claimants may bypass contracted pharmacies if the employer or insurance carrier refuses to pay for the medication or fails to authorize it within 72 hours. Pharmacies dispensing such medications must adhere to the New York state workers' compensation pharmacy fee schedule and assume liability for charges. The bill's provisions take effect 30 days after enactment.

New York bill A06887 amends workers' compensation law to allow claimants to use non-contracted pharmacies for prescribed medications.

New York bill A06887 amends the workers' compensation law to allow claimants to obtain prescribed medications from a pharmacy of their choice under specific conditions. Claimants may bypass contracted pharmacies if the employer or insurance carrier refuses to pay for the medication or fails to authorize it within 72 hours. Pharmacies dispensing such medications must adhere to the New York state workers' compensation pharmacy fee schedule and assume liability for charges. The bill's provisions take effect 30 days after enactment.