HB 1682 Missouri House · 2024 Regular Session

Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of drugs

This bill establishes rules for health insurance plans in the state regarding prescription drug coverage starting January 1, 2025. It prohibits insurers from forcing patients to switch to a different drug deemed more appropriate by the insurance company unless the patient's doctor provides written approval and the change benefits the patient's health. The law explicitly allows for the substitution of interchangeable biological products and does not apply to drugs already subject to step therapy protocols.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2023
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023 Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Dec 1, 2023
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LaDonna Appelbaum
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