In Review: Senate Bill 173, restricting specialty drug designations, failed to advance through the Senate Committee on Appropriations. The bill is no longer eligible for consideration this session. PCMA will continue to monitor alternative vehicles for specialty drug language. If you have
In Review: Senate Bill 173, a forced pharmacy closure and vertical integration bill, was heard in the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services. Following the lobbying efforts of our ground team, all vertical integration and forced pharmacy closure elements
In Review: The Indiana legislative session began in December. Senate Bill 173, a vertical integration and forced pharmacy closure measure, was filed in the Indiana Senate. Bill filing will conclude on January 9. Up Next: PCMA will host a state strategic
Up Next: The Indiana House will begin session on December 8, and the Indiana Senate will convene on December 15. It is anticipated that the legislature will remain in Session until the end of February. While redistricting will be the initial focus,
In Review: Senate Bill 140 was passed by both chambers and now awaits consideration by the Governor. Problematic provisions on vertical integration, mail-order, and specialty pharmacy were removed from the bill. A NADAC plus Medicaid dispensing fee will be used for
In Review: Senate Bill 480 (prior authorization) has passed both chambers and is awaiting consideration by the Governor. SB 140 (vertical integration) is now in conference. Conferees include Representative Julie McGuire (R) and Senator Ed Charbonneau (R). Up Next: The Conference Committee
In Review: The House Committee on Insurance advanced SB 140 (vertical integration) and SB 480 (prior authorization). The Committee adopted an amendment for SB 140, which eliminated vertical integration as well as the restrictions on specialty and mail-order programs. The bill now
In Review: SB 3 (fiduciary duty) has passed both chambers and was sent to the Governor. Up Next: The House Committee on Insurance will meet this week to advance SB 140 and SB 480. The Chairman has distributed an amendment for SB
In Review: The House Committee on Insurance heard SB 140 (vertical integration, anti-PBM omnibus) and SB 480 (prior authorization) last Tuesday. PCMA was present to testify in opposition. The Chairman stated during the hearing that it is his intention to remove the
In Review: The Indiana Senate Insurance Committee advanced HB 1604 after the adoption of an amendment to include couponing. PCMA was present to testify in opposition. The bill now heads to the Senate floor. Up Next: The House Committee on Insurance will hear
