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- Referred to labor
- Referred to labor
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Title of bill
An act to amend the labor law, in relation to establishing the employee's right to choose source of prescription drugs
Purpose or general idea of bill
Establishes employee's right to choose source of prescription drugs.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 amends the Labor Law by adding a new subdivision 6-b requiring that no employee prescription drug plan shall require the use of a mail order pharmacy or impose a higher fee or co-pay on drugs not purchased through a mail order pharmacy. Section 2 amends subdivisions 4 and 5 of section 195 of the Labor Law, and also adds a new subdivision 5-a to section 195 of the Labor Law requiring notice to the employee of their right not to use a mail order pharmacy. Section 3 amends the Labor Law by adding a new section 217-a which allows employees 30 days to opt out of any required use of a mail order prescription drug plan.
Justification
This legislation will allow employees to opt out of using a mail order prescription drug plan without incurring any financial penalties. Many employees feel safer having their prescriptions dispensed in person by a licensed pharmacist who can answer their questions and provide necessary counseling on the possible side effects of a particular medication.
Prior legislative history
2006 - S7610 - Referred to Labor 2008 - S2265 - Referred to Labor
Fiscal implication
No cost to the state.
Effective date
Immediately.
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