2024 Regular SessionRhode Island Legislature

H7897: Defines step therapy and prohibits certain groups and agreements from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol when prescribing certain medications.

Legislative Summary

HUMAN SERVICES -- MEDICAL ASSISTANCE -- PRESCRIPTION DRUGS - Defines step therapy and prohibits certain groups and agreements from requiring prior authorization or a step therapy protocol when prescribing certain medications.

Bill History

3/4/2024
Introduced, referred to House Finance
House of Representatives
4/26/2024
Scheduled for hearing (05/01/2024)
House of Representatives
5/1/2024
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House of Representatives

Status Information

Current Status
Introduced(3/4/2024)
Chamber
House of Representatives
Committee
Finance(House of Representatives)
Sine DiePrior Session

Documents

Introduced
Bill Text3/4/202482.2 KB