Proposed S.B. No. 88
Session Year 2023

AN ACT PROHIBITING CERTAIN HEALTH CARRIERS FROM REQUIRING STEP THERAPY FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS PRESCRIBED TO TREAT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONDITIONS OR CHRONIC, DISABLING OR LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS OR DISEASES.

To prohibit certain health carriers from requiring the use of step therapy for prescription drugs prescribed to treat behavioral health conditions or chronic, disabling or life-threatening conditions or diseases.

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