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HB 1056

Prescription Drug Benefit Information Transparency

2026 Regular Session

Colorado bill requiring health insurers and PBMs to provide standardized, transparent prescription drug benefit information to help patients understand coverage and costs upfront.

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Bill Summary · HB 1056

Legislative bill overview

HB 1056 requires health insurance plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to provide clearer, standardized information about prescription drug coverage, costs, and formularies to patients and healthcare providers. The bill aims to make it easier for patients to understand their drug benefits before purchasing medications or selecting insurance plans.

Why is this important

Prescription drug costs represent a significant portion of healthcare spending, and patients often face unexpected out-of-pocket costs due to unclear benefit information. Better transparency can help patients make informed decisions about treatment options and insurance selection, potentially reducing surprise medical bills and enabling price shopping. This also affects provider prescribing practices, as clearer information about patient coverage helps doctors recommend affordable treatment alternatives.

Potential points of contention

  • PBM opposition: Pharmacy benefit managers may resist increased disclosure requirements, arguing they complicate business operations or reveal proprietary pricing structures
  • Implementation costs: Insurers and PBMs may claim compliance expenses will be passed to consumers through higher premiums
  • Definition disputes: Disagreement over what constitutes "clear" and "standardized" information, and which metrics should be included (copays, deductibles, prior authorization requirements, formulary tiers, etc.)

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

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