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A 3859 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Authorizes workers' compensation claimants to use any in-state pharmacy that is registered with the education department

Summary
Authorizes workers' compensation claimants to use any in-state pharmacy that is registered with the education department, though an employer or insurance carrier may encourage use of a pharmacy with which it has a contract; provides that a workers' compensation carrier shall not be liable for charges from any out-of-state pharmacy or for any extemporaneous compound medication that has by been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands medication access for workers' comp claimants by allowing any registered in-state pharmacy, improving patient access without restricting options.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill expands workers' compensation claimant pharmacy choice and prevents carrier liability for approved meds, enhancing access to care under workers' comp benefits.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 30, 2025
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Harry Bronson
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