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A 7149

Requires managed care providers that provide coverage for prescription drugs to provide coverage for home delivery of any covered prescription drug

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn and 2 co-sponsors

Requires every managed care plan with prescription drug coverage to offer home delivery for all covered medications, improving access and adherence for enrollees.

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Bill Summary · A 7149

Summary of Bill A 7149

Overview

Bill A 7149 would require managed care providers that offer prescription drug coverage to also provide coverage for home delivery of any covered prescription drug. Introduced on March 20, 2025, the bill has been referred to the Health committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • To expand access and convenience for patients by ensuring that prescription medications covered under a managed care plan can be obtained via home delivery.
  • Aims to increase adherence and reduce barriers to obtaining medications by removing the need for in-person pickup when home delivery is available for covered drugs.

Key Provisions (as indicated by the bill’s title and summary)

  • Any managed care plan that provides coverage for prescription drugs must include home delivery coverage for all covered prescription drugs.
  • The provision covers “any covered prescription drug,” meaning the home delivery option would apply across the range of medications already included in the plan’sdrug coverage.
  • The bill establishes a requirement for home delivery to be available within plans that cover prescription drugs, though specific operational details (such as cost-sharing, delivery windows, or delivery carriers) are not provided in the summary.

Who Would Be Affected

  • Enrollees/participants in managed care plans that include prescription drug coverage would gain access to home delivery for their covered medications.
  • Managed care providers and insurers offering prescription drug coverage would be obligated to offer home delivery coverage as part of those plans.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: March 20, 2025.
  • Current Status: Referred to the Health committee (listed twice in the record as of the provided content, both on March 20, 2025).
  • Related Legislation: Several prior-session bills are listed as related (A 7835, A 2771, A 6810, A 1036), indicating ongoing interest in home-delivery or prescription drug coverage issues.

Context and Related Legislation

  • The bill aligns with ongoing discussions in prior sessions about expanding access to medications and delivery options.
  • Sponsors include Primary Sponsor Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, with Cosponsors Eddie Gibbs and Ron Kim.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Positive impacts: Greater convenience for patients, potential improvements in medication adherence, and expanded access to prescribed therapies via home delivery.
  • Considerations for stakeholders: Potential changes to plan administration, vendor arrangements for home delivery, and any cost-sharing implications for enrollees.
  • Next steps would include committee review by the Health committee, potential amendments, and consideration for floor action and passage.

Note: The summary is based on the bill’s title, status, and related metadata. The actual legislative text may include specific definitions, exceptions, cost implications, and implementation timelines that are not disclosed here.

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

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