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Senate advances PBM regulation after rejecting exemption for self‑insured employers
Summary
The Senate debated a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform bill that would impose state controls on PBM practices. An amendment to exempt self‑insured (ERISA) employer plans failed; the chamber adopted the strike‑all language and passed the bill by morning roll call.
The Mississippi Senate passed legislation to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) after a long floor debate about the scope of state authority over employer plans protected by ERISA.
The bill’s supporters said it will curb abusive PBM practices, protect independent community pharmacists and improve patient access to drugs. Opponents — including several large employers — warned the statute could increase prescription costs for self‑insured employers and lead to litigation under ERISA.
Senator Parks, presenting the…
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