To improve services provided by pharmacy benefit managers.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires improving pharmacy benefit manager services Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C, requires 2799A–11. Improving pharmacy benefit manager services For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, except as provided in subsection (b), a pharmacy benefit manager shall not charge or receive fees, and requires improving pharmacy benefit manager services For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, except as provided in subsection (b), a pharmacy benefit manager shall not charge or receive fees from any. It relies on definition changes, reporting requirements, compliance mandates, and procurement rules. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers, Finance, Housing, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires improving pharmacy benefit manager services Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
- Requires 2799A–11. Improving pharmacy benefit manager services For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, except as provided in subsection (b), a pharmacy benefit manager shall not charge or receive fees...
- Requires improving pharmacy benefit manager services For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, except as provided in subsection (b), a pharmacy benefit manager shall not charge or receive fees from any...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires improving pharmacy benefit manager services Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C, requires 2799A–11. Improving pharmacy benefit manager services For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, except as provided in subsection (b), a pharmacy benefit manager shall not charge or receive fees, and requires improving pharmacy benefit manager services For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, except as provided in subsection (b), a pharmacy benefit manager shall not charge or receive fees from any.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Finance, Housing, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires improving pharmacy benefit manager services Part D of title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C, requires 2799A–11. Improving pharmacy benefit manager services For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, except as provided in subsection (b), a pharmacy benefit manager shall not charge or receive fees, and requires improving pharmacy benefit manager services For plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, except as provided in subsection (b), a pharmacy benefit manager shall not charge or receive fees from any.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Marshall (for himself, Mr. Tester, Mr. Braun, Mr. Kaine, …
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