HB5400: NO PBMs Act Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to assure pharmacy access and choice for Medicare beneficiaries.
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The NO PBMs Act aims to expand pharmacy access and choice for Medicare beneficiaries by amending Medicare law. PBMs are pharmacy benefit managers—companies that manage drug benefits for insurance plans. The bill addresses how Medicare beneficiaries can access medications through their preferred pharmacies. It was recently introduced in Congress and is currently awaiting review. The bipartisan sponsors include representatives from both parties.
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HB5400: NO PBMs Act Neighborhood Options for Patients Buying Medicines Act
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Sponsors
Earl Carter
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (9)
Debbie Dingell
John Rose
Raja Krishnamoorthi
Diana Harshbarger
Morgan Griffith