Texas SB493 protects pharmacists from restrictions on disclosing prescription drug cost differences to enrollees.

SB493 amends the Texas Insurance Code to protect pharmacists and pharmacies from being restricted by health benefit plan issuers or pharmacy benefit managers from informing enrollees about the difference in out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs under their health benefit plan versus without the plan. This applies to various health benefit plans, including those provided by employers, insurance companies, and government programs. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB493 protects pharmacists from restrictions on disclosing prescription drug cost differences to enrollees.

SB493 amends the Texas Insurance Code to protect pharmacists and pharmacies from being restricted by health benefit plan issuers or pharmacy benefit managers from informing enrollees about the difference in out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs under their health benefit plan versus without the plan. This applies to various health benefit plans, including those provided by employers, insurance companies, and government programs. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.