Prohibits pharmacy benefits managers from requiring covered persons to use mail service pharmacies.
This bill prohibits pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) from requiring individuals covered by health insurance plans to use mail-order pharmacies or automatically enrolling them in such programs without consent. It directly affects people covered under private health insurers, prescription benefit plans, or New Jersey's State Health Benefits Program and School Employees' Health Benefits Program. The key provision requires PBMs to offer a choice between mail and non-mail pharmacies, with written consent required before using a mail service option. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, ensuring covered persons can select their preferred pharmacy type without forced enrollment.
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
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Linda Greenstein
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