MD SB898 | 2023 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB726
Note: Carry Over of previous SB690

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 15 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-03-20 - Hearing canceled
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Repealing the definitions of "carrier" and "ERISA" and altering the definition of "purchaser" for the purpose of applying certain provisions of State insurance law governing pharmacy benefits managers to certain persons that provide prescription drug coverage or benefits in the State through plans or programs subject to ERISA; and repealing a certain provision that restricts applicability of certain provisions of law to pharmacy benefits managers that provide pharmacy benefits management services on behalf of a carrier.

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Title

Pharmacy Benefits Managers - Definitions of Carrier, ERISA, and Purchaser

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2023-03-20SenateHearing canceled
2023-03-10SenateHearing 3/21 at 1:00 p.m.
2023-03-08SenateRereferred to Finance
2023-02-15SenateFirst Reading Senate Rules

Same As/Similar To

SB898 (Carry Over) 2023-03-20 - Hearing canceled
HB357 (Crossfiled) 2023-03-21 - Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.
SB690 (Carry Over) 2022-02-08 - Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Insurance151601(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151606(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151611(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151611.1(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151612(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151613(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151622(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151628(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151628.3(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151629(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151630(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151633(n/a)See Bill Text
Insurance151633.1(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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