Bills › 88th General Assembly
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 18, 2020
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 18, 2020
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Medicaid managed care organizations must allow any licensed pharmacy or pharmacist to join their network if they live in the same area. To join, the pharmacy must agree to follow Medicaid rules and accept the standard Medicaid payment rates. The Department of Human Services will create the specific rules to make this happen.1
Read the official explanation
This bill requires a Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) to accept as a participating network provider any licensed pharmacy or pharmacist located within the geographic service area of the MCO if the licensed pharmacy or pharmacist consents to participation, meets and agrees to the conditions for participation in the Medicaid program as established by the department of human services (DHS), complies with the applicable provisions of Code chapter 155A (pharmacy), and accepts as reimbursement the prevailing Medicaid reimbursement. DHS shall adopt administrative rules to administer the bill.
Senate subcommittee
Named February 18, 2020. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
Lobbying
1 for · 2 against · 3 undecided · Who →