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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 87th Legislature (2021). It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
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This bill amends the Texas statutes.
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CHAPTER 65. PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 65.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Account" means the Texas cares account established under Section 65.101. (2) "Enrollee" means an individual enrolled in the program. (3) "Pharmacy benefit manager" means a person, other than a pharmacy or pharmacist, who acts as an administrator in connection with prescription drug discounts provided under the program. (4) "Program" means the prescription drug savings program established under this chapter. (5) "Uninsured individual" means an individual without health benefit plan coverage for a prescription drug benefit. Sec. 65.002. CONSTRUCTION OF CHAPTER; PURPOSE. (a) This chapter does not establish an entitlement to assistance in obtaining benefits for uninsured individuals. (b) The purpose of this chapter is to make this state's risk pool whole by providing services to uninsured individuals without access to prescription drug benefits. Sec. 65.003. CONFLICT WITH FEDERAL LAW; REPORT. (a) The executive commissioner shall monitor federal law affecting the administration or facilitation of a prescription drug savings program. (b) If the executive commissioner determines that a federal law, rule, or regulation conflicts with this chapter, the executive commissioner shall provide a written report of the conflict to the governor, lieutenant governor, and speaker of the house of representatives. The report must include recommendations for legislation necessary to comply with federal law or recommendations for dissolution of a program established by this chapter that is duplicative of federal law. Sec. 65.004. RULES. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), the executive commissioner shall adopt rules as necessary to implement this chapter. (b) The executive commissioner may delegate rulemaking to another state agency with that agency's approval. If the executive commissioner delegates rulemaking under this subsection, the executive commissioner must approve the proposed rules of the delegated agency before the delegated agency adopts the rules. SUBCHAPTER B. ESTABLISHMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG SAVINGS PROGRAM Sec. 65.051. ESTABLISHMENT OF PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall develop and design a prescription drug savings program that partners with a pharmacy benefit manager to make prescription drugs available at a discounted rate to uninsured individuals. (b) In developing and implementing the program, the commission shall ensure that program benefits do not include prescription drugs to be used for the elective termination of a pregnancy. (c) The executive commissioner shall ensure that the program is designed in a manner that provides the greatest possible value to the uninsured individuals it serves, with considerations given to the adequacy of the prescription drug formulary, costs of drugs, cost to the state, and other important factors. Sec. 65.052. GENERAL DUTIES OF COMMISSION RELATED TO PROGRAM. (a) The commission shall oversee the implementation of the program and coordinate the activities of each state agency necessary for the implementation of the program, including the Texas Department of Insurance. (b) The commission shall maximize the use of private resources in administering the program. (c) The commission shall ensure that money spent administering the program does not exceed a limit on program expenditures imposed by the legislature. (d) The commission shall develop a method to accept applications for participation in the program, including a process to: (1) determine eligibility, screening, and enrollment procedures; and (2) resolve disputes related to eligibility determinations. Sec. 65.053. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE DUTIES. At the request of the commission, the Texas Department of Insurance shall provide any necessary assistance with the development of the program. The Texas Department of Insurance shall monitor the quality of the
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