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Bill would require prescribers to issue two pediatric prescriptions for children in shared-custody arrangements
Summary
Delegate Aaron Kaufman proposed HB1493 to allow prescribers to issue duplicate prescriptions divided between parents according to custody schedules; sponsors cited family logistics and examples from other states, while insurers and providers raised implementation concerns.
A bill requiring prescribers to issue two prescriptions for a child subject to court-ordered shared custody or visitation schedules drew testimony in the Health and Government Operations Committee.
Delegate Aaron Kaufman, sponsor for HB14 93, told the committee the measure would permit a prescriber to issue duplicate prescriptions so each household can maintain an appropriate supply of a child’s…
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