H97 - 2015 Appropriations Act, Sec. 20.2: Synchronization of Prescription Refills (SL 2015-241)

Overview: Sec. 20.2 of S.L. 2015-241, as amended by Sec. 90.2 of S.L. 2015-264, allows patients, health care providers, and pharmacists to synchronize filling multiple prescription drugs under health insurance plans that provide prescription drug coverage. Certain conditions apply including: the medications are covered by the clinical drug coverage; the medications must be for the treatment of a chronic illness and subject to refill; and the medications are not for Schedule II or Schedule III drugs.

This section becomes effective August 1, 2016, and applies to insurance contracts issued, renewed, or amended on or after that date.