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History
- Substituted by A8904
- Ordered to third reading cal.11
- Reported and committed to rules
- Print number 6054a
- Amend and recommit to insurance
- Referred to insurance
- Referred to insurance
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Relates to the purchase of prescription drugs
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Carl Heastie
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S6054A
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to the purchase of prescription drugs
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to make clarifying changes to Chapter 597 of the Laws of 2011 to ensure proper implementation of the intent of the law.
Summary of specific provisions
This bill would amend sections 3216, 3221 and 4303 of the Insurance Law to simplify the statute by establishing that if an individual chooses to purchase their prescription drugs at a network participating non-mail order retail pharmacy, such pharmacy would be required to accept the same contractual terms and conditions that the insurer has established with the network participating mail order and non-retail specialty phar- macies.
The bill would also make conforming changes within sections 3216, 3221 and 4303 of the Insurance Law that are necessary for the implementation of these provisions as well as other minor technical modifications to ensure consistency with existing law.
Justification
The Legislature's intent in enacting Chapter 597 of the Laws of 2011 was to ensure that consumers would be afforded a choice in how they make their prescription drug purchases. These amendments are intended to simplify the previsions of Chapter 597 to make implementation easier for insurance companies and affected pharmacies.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications for state and local governments
Unknown.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as Chapter 597 of the Laws of 2011.
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