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H7816Introduced in the House

Requires pharmacy benefit managers to provide medical justification for denying any claim for prescription drug benefits.

IntroducedHouse Health & Human Services

Introduced by Charlene Lima, District 14

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INSURANCE -- ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES - Requires pharmacy benefit managers to provide medical justification for denying any claim for prescription drug benefits.

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Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

February 26, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services

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