S 950
Amends provisions governing reimbursement practices of pharmacy benefit managers to ensure that pharmacies are not reimbursed an amount less than the cost of procuring the drugs.
A 7153
Creates the health insurance guaranty fund. To protect consumers and providers from the failure of a health insurer to perform its contractual obligations due to financial impairment or insolvency.
S 3418
Requires a weekly update of the department of health's prescription drug retail price list.
A 7268 (see companion bill S 3400)
Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.
S 4028
Requires the amount paid to a pharmacy for certain high cost drugs be no more than 2.5% of the total cost of such drug plus any dispensing fees.
S 3400 (see companion bill A 7268)
Relates to utilization review program standards; requires use of evidence-based and peer reviewed clinical review criteria; relates to prescription drug formulary changes and pre-authorization for certain health care services.
A 7346 (see companion bill S 926)
Provides that the New York state health care quality and cost containment commission shall: evaluate each mandated benefit; investigate current practices of health plans with regard to the mandated benefit; investigate the potential premium impact of repealing and/or modifying the mandated benefits on all segments of the insurance market; hold at least two public hearings; and submit a report to the legislature; makes related provisions.