AN ACT CONCERNING CONSUMER ACCESS TO PHARMACIES.

HB 6501 requires insurance companies to provide insured individuals with at least three independent or retail pharmacy options within a five-mile radius of their residence for filling prescriptions. This directly affects all policyholders with prescription coverage under participating insurance plans. The key provision mandates insurers to ensure accessible pharmacy choices without restricting patient location preferences. The bill aims to improve practical access to medications by guaranteeing multiple nearby pharmacy options for covered individuals. It does not alter insurance coverage or drug costs, only the availability of pharmacy locations.