Department of Insurance; Pharmacy Benefits Manager Division; two exempt personnel positions authorized

SB 256 would authorize the Alabama Department of Insurance to create two new exempt personnel positions within its Pharmacy Benefits Manager Division. These positions would not be subject to the state's standard Merit System hiring rules, allowing the Commissioner of Insurance to set their compensation directly. The bill specifies these roles are in addition to any existing exempt positions and would take effect on June 1, 2026. The bill is currently pending committee review in the Alabama Senate.