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HB203 Withdrawn, Replaced with HB457

Immediately upon withdrawing HB203, Rep Sheldon announced that he had filed HB457 as a replacement bill with similar language as HB203 with some additions and removal of some components
After significant consideration and input from stakeholders, Rep Sheldon (R-Bowling Green) decided to withdraw HB203 on Monday. The decision was made to address several considerations from pharmacy stakeholders, as well as, other members of the legislature. Immediately upon withdrawing HB203, Rep Sheldon announced that he had filed HB457 as a replacement bill with similar language as HB203 with some additions and removal of some components. KPhA representatives met with Rep Sheldon to show our support and the KPhA advocacy team has work closely with other groups to given to press forward in support as one voice.

Rep Sheldon worked diligently to maintain cosponsorship support on the new bill. Because of you, we helped gain the support of 46 cosponsors on HB203. As of this morning, the new bill has 44 cosponsors, which indicates that legislators are hearing our concerns and support change.

Highlights of changes made in the transition:
  • Removal of price concessions (rebates) to the patient at the point of sale
  • Removal of a minimum dispensing fee on retail pharmacy claims
    • Product dispensing is still required to be at or above NADAC
  • Removal of language that prohibited PBMs from requiring claim identifiers for 340b claims
    • HB457 retained protections against discrimination on reimbursement for 340b claims
  • Addition of language that allows self insured health systems to utilize their own pharmacies to fill employee prescriptions
    • Other protection considerations pertaining to self insured health systems are also included
KPhA continues to monitor the progress of the bill and will provide additional details as they become available. We are also working to update our educational materials for your advocacy efforts. Stay up-to-date on the KPhA website dedicated to our 2022 legislative priorities. 

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