HB 949 - Pharmacies; benefits manager; reimbursement rates; provisions

Sponsored By

• (1) Stephens,Ron 164th
• (2) Parrish,Butch 156th
• (3) Parham,Bobby 141st
• (4) Carter,Earl 159th

Committees

• HC:App
• SC:

Current Status

First Reader Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 4 of Title 26 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to pharmacies, so as to provide that if a new pharmacy benefits manager for the state employees' health insurance plan or Georgia's Medicaid program provides lower reimbursement rates to pharmacies than provided by the previous pharmacy benefits manager, the difference shall be paid into the state's general fund; to provide for an opportunity for pharmacies to opt out; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status History

Versions

1. LC 33 2266/a