Bill
H 1205
Overview: H 1205, "An Act establishing a commission to study the promotion of preferred pharmacy networks", was introduced on February 27, 2025. A hearing on the bill has been sche
Overview: H 1205, "An Act establishing a commission to study the promotion of preferred pharmacy networks", was introduced on February 27, 2025. A hearing on the bill has been scheduled for October 1, 2025 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM in room B-1.
Purpose and Intent: The main purpose of this bill is to establish a commission to study the use and promotion of preferred pharmacy networks by health insurers. The intent is to examine the potential impacts on patient access, medication costs, and overall healthcare affordability.
Key Provisions:
- Creates a commission composed of various stakeholders, including healthcare providers, insurers, and patient advocates
- Charges the commission with investigating the prevalence and effects of preferred pharmacy networks
- Requires the commission to submit a report with findings and recommendations to the legislature
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Patients may be impacted by changes to their access to preferred pharmacies and the potential effects on medication costs
- Health insurers and pharmacy providers will be subject to the commission's investigation and may need to provide information or testimony
- The legislature will receive the commission's report and recommendations, which could inform future policy decisions
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently scheduled for a hearing on October 1, 2025
- After the hearing, the bill will likely proceed through the legislative committee process and potentially be voted on by the full legislature
- If passed, the commission would be established, and its findings and recommendations would be due at a later date
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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