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HB 2718

Creating a right for an adult care home resident to use such resident's pharmacy of choice without being charged a fee or financial penalty by the adult care home because of such choice.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill bans adult care homes from penalizing residents for choosing their own pharmacy, protecting consumer autonomy in medication selection.

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Bill Summary · HB 2718

Legislative bill overview

HB 2718 prohibits adult care homes in Kansas from charging residents fees or imposing financial penalties when residents choose to use their preferred pharmacy rather than one selected or preferred by the facility. The bill establishes a consumer protection right allowing residents to maintain autonomy over their pharmaceutical services.

Why is this important

Adult care home residents are often vulnerable populations with limited negotiating power, and pharmacy arrangements can significantly affect medication costs and convenience. This bill addresses potential conflicts of interest where facilities might steer residents toward specific pharmacies for financial gain rather than resident benefit, ensuring elderly and disabled residents maintain consumer choice in healthcare decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • Facility operational concerns: Care homes may argue that preferred pharmacy arrangements streamline medication management, reduce administrative costs, and improve medication synchronization—costs that could be passed to residents if eliminated
  • Reimbursement and liability: Facilities might contend that preferred pharmacies offer better coordination with nursing staff and clearer liability chains, and that unrestricted pharmacy choice complicates medication oversight
  • Implementation complexity: Questions about how the bill applies to residents receiving Medicaid or Medicare benefits, which may have their own pharmacy network restrictions that could conflict with this mandate

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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