Louisiana

In Review: The Louisiana legislature failed to pass HB 358, prohibiting PBMs and their subsidiaries from owning a pharmacy. Alternatively, the Louisiana Senate opted to enact a resolution to study the issue following a vigorous lobbying effort by PCMA, Save Our Benefits,

In Review: The Senate Committee on Insurance advanced HB 264 on Wednesday. Following several weeks of negotiations, the Committee produced a product that included a rebate pass-through requirement, NADAC reimbursement minimums for local pharmacies, enhanced PBM transparency requirements, and prohibitions

In Review: The House advanced HB 264 (rebate transparency). The bill now heads to the Senate Committee on Insurance. The Senate Committee on Insurance again deferred action on SB 173 (dispensing fee), citing a lack of support. Up Next: Negotiations surrounding

In Review: The House Committee on Insurance held a hearing on a revised version of HB 264 (POS Rebates). PCMA testified in opposition.  The Committee adopted an amendment eliminating the rebate mandate and creating a new system for disclosure of

In Review: The House Committee on Insurance held a hearing on HB 264 (point-of-sale rebates), PCMA testified in opposition. The bill sponsor subsequently released an amendment eliminating the rebate mandate. The amendment creates a new system for disclosing rebate amounts and grants

In Review:  A hearing on HB 264 (point-of-sale rebates) was postponed following the release of a $35M fiscal note. Local coalition, Save Our Benefits, has released digital advertisements highlighting the impact of Big Pharma on list prices. Up Next: The

Up Next: On Tuesday, the Louisiana House Committee on Insurance will hear HB 264 which requires point-of-sale rebates. PCMA will be present to testify in opposition. If you have any questions, please contact Phil Christofanelli at pchristofanelli@pcmanet.org.  

In Review: Bill filing is underway in Louisiana. Among the pre-filed legislation are SB 194 – delinking, SB 110 – ERISA Exemption Repeal, HB 264 – point-of-sale rebates, and SB 173 – dispensing fee. Up Next: In response to the filing of Delinking legislation, PCMA will engage in a

In Review: The Louisiana Department of Insurance has posted notice of a hearing on Regulation 90, a proposal concerning prompt payment of claims and pharmacy audits. PCMA previously engaged in this proposed rule in October 2024. The hearing, which will be

In Review: PCMA is working with members to provide comments to the Department of Insurance on draft regulations related to SB 444, pharmacy reimbursement, and SB 281 audits. Up Next: PCMA anticipates providing comments to the Department later this week.