NEW JERSEY PHARMACY BILL
(per United Healthcare, 11/10/00)
The State of New Jersey passed a new bill, Senate Bill 1533. This bill
affects all businesses located in New Jersey with at least one
employee. The new law prohibits insurers that provide prescription drug
benefits from imposing different terms and conditions for mail order and
retail pharmacy services. This will become effective January 1, 2001.
New Jersey Senate Bill 1533 means that members:
- will have the same levels of copays, fees and other conditions for
retail and mail order pharmacy drugs.
- Can chooses a state registered pharmacy or pharmacist for prescription
drugs or pharmacy services if they accept United Healthcare's terms and
conditions.
- Could be charged for services rendered by the pharmacy that are in
addition to charges for the drug, for dispensing the drug or for
prescription counseling. A pharmacy will notify the member before
dispensing the drug that additional charges will be made. No additional
charges will be made for patient counseling or other services required
by the Board of Pharmacy, Division of Medical Assistance and Health
Services in the Department of Human Services or by state of federal law.
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