In Review: Senate Bills 968 and 984 were heard in the Senate Committee on Health on Wednesday, January 21, at 10:30 AM CT. PCMA testified in opposition and met with committee members as well as Senate and House leadership. Up Next: PCMA is
In Review: Senate Bills 968 and 984, PBM omnibus measures, were referred to the Senate Committee on Health. PCMA has developed policy and messaging materials in opposition to these proposals. In anticipation of the hearing, PCMA has met with allies in
In Review: Pre-filing of bills for the 2026 Legislative Session has begun in the Missouri General Assembly. The Session will begin on January 7, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Phil Christofanelli at pchristofanelli@pcmanet.org.
In Review: The Missouri General Assembly concluded its ordinary session for the year. All PCMA opposed measures were defeated. If you have any questions, please contact Phil Christofanelli at pchristofanelli@pcmanet.org.
In Review: The Missouri Legislature returned from Spring break. HB 982 (anti-PBM omnibus) remains stalled in the House Committee on Administrative Rules. Up Next: The Senate is expected to take up SB 45 (anti-PBM omnibus) on the Floor this week. PCMA is
In Review: The Missouri House of Representatives voted to advance HB 618 (prior authorization) this week. The bill now moves to the State Senate for further consideration. The House Committee on Health voted to advance HB 982/840 (anti-PBM omnibus). The bill has been
In Review: The Missouri House Committee on Insurance voted to advance HB 618 (gold carding). The bill now awaits referral to a Rules Committee for further review. Up Next: PCMA along with representatives from the industry, will meet with the sponsor
In Review: The Missouri House Committee on Health held a hearing on HBs 982 and 840, anti-PBM omnibus measures including a spread pricing ban, fiduciary mandate, point-of-sale rebates, copay accumulator, and other provisions. PCMA testified in opposition and is working to modify the proposal.
In Review: Today, the Missouri House Committee on Health has scheduled for hearing HBs 982 and HB 840, anti-PBM omnibus measures including a spread pricing ban, fiduciary mandate, and other provisions. PCMA will be present to testify in opposition. The committee will also hear HB
In Review: The Missouri House Committee on Insurance held a hearing on HB 618, a bill to implement gold carding. PCMA submitted testimony in opposition and is collecting feedback from the industry on changes to improve the bill. We will work with
