pharmacy benefits; pharmacy management networks

HB 2429 establishes rules for "pharmacy management networks" that Arizona employers can create to provide medications to employees injured on the job. It requires employers to notify injured workers about the network and their mandatory use for outpatient prescriptions related to work injuries, while out-of-network prescriptions remain reimbursed at the standard fee schedule until the employer provides specific notice. Key provisions include requiring networks to register with the state, prohibiting additional fees to pharmacies, and ensuring dispute resolution processes for reimbursement claims. The bill directly affects injured workers, employers, and participating pharmacies by standardizing medication access and billing for work-related injury claims.