TN SB2419 | 2019-2020 | 111th General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-10 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Pending: Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-10 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Pending: Senate Commerce and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from prohibiting a pharmacy or pharmacist from informing patients of all relative options pertaining to their prescription medications, including the cost or effectiveness of alternative medications, and whether a cash payment would cost less than an applicable insurance copayment or deductible. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7 and Title 63, Chapter 10.
Title
As introduced, prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from prohibiting a pharmacy or pharmacist from informing patients of all relative options pertaining to their prescription medications, including the cost or effectiveness of alternative medications, and whether a cash payment would cost less than an applicable insurance copayment or deductible. - Amends TCA Title 56, Chapter 7 and Title 63, Chapter 10.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-10 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee |
| 2020-02-06 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2020-02-05 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB1959 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-11 - Taken off notice for cal in s/c Life & Health Insurance Subcommittee of Insurance Committee
