H7189

Provides for fair pharmacy reimbursement from a pharmacy benefit manager, and also provides anti-discrimination prohibitions in regard to non-affiliated pharmacies or pharmacists.

Introduced·1/21/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7189 mandates fair reimbursement for non-affiliated pharmacies and prohibits discrimination by pharmacy benefit managers.

Rhode Island H7189 amends the Pharmacy Freedom of Choice law to ensure fair pharmacy reimbursement and anti-discrimination practices. It requires pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse non-affiliated pharmacies and pharmacists at the same rate as affiliated ones, including all fees and adjustments. The bill also prohibits any contractual terms or methodologies that result in lower reimbursement for non-affiliated pharmacies. Additionally, it mandates transparency and compliance for Medicaid managed care organizations.

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Where it stands

Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Jan 21

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services