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HB 1119

Labor and industrial relations; pharmacy care guidelines and pharmacy management networks under workers' compensation; provide

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Josh Bonner and 3 co-sponsors

HB 1119 establishes pharmacy care guidelines and management networks within Georgia's workers' compensation system to regulate prescription medication dispensing and costs for injured workers.

House Withdrawn, Recommitted
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Bill Summary · HB 1119

Legislative bill overview

HB 1119 modifies Georgia's workers' compensation system by establishing new guidelines for pharmacy care and creating frameworks for pharmacy management networks. The bill appears to regulate how prescription medications are dispensed and managed within workers' compensation claims, potentially affecting cost control and access to medications for injured workers.

Why is this important

Workers' compensation pharmacy costs have grown significantly in most states, making drug management a focal point for cost containment. This bill could impact both injured workers' access to necessary medications and employers' insurance premiums, while also affecting Georgia's pharmacy industry and healthcare providers involved in workers' comp cases.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost control vs. access: Pharmacy management networks may reduce costs through formularies or prior authorization, but could limit injured workers' medication choices or delay treatment
  • Network participation: Provisions may pressure pharmacies to join specific networks, raising concerns about independent pharmacy viability versus chain pharmacy dominance
  • Medical provider authority: Questions about whether pharmacy networks appropriately balance insurer cost concerns with treating physicians' clinical judgments on medication necessity

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

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