S.1020

Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from requiring covered persons to use mail service pharmacies.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1020 prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from requiring or automatically enrolling covered persons in mail service pharmacies.

New Jersey S1020 aims to protect the choice of covered persons in pharmacy services by prohibiting pharmacy benefits managers from mandating or automatically enrolling them in mail service pharmacies. This bill ensures that covered persons retain the option to use either mail service or non-mail service pharmacies, with written consent required for mail service use. The legislation addresses concerns about automatic enrollments without consent and seeks to uphold the right of individuals to choose their preferred pharmacy service.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee