H4494
An Act prohibiting PBMs from discriminating against hospitals and patients participating in the 340B drug discount program
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Bill overview
This bill aims to prevent Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from unfairly treating hospitals and patients who take advantage of the 340B drug discount program. The 340B program provides discounted medications to certain healthcare providers who serve vulnerable populations. This legislation seeks to ensure that PBMs cannot discriminate against these providers, potentially leading to greater access to affordable medications for patients.
Key provisions
- Prohibits PBMs from discriminating against hospitals enrolled in the 340B program.
- Prohibits PBMs from discriminating against patients who are covered by plans that participate in the 340B program.
- Requires PBMs to provide transparency regarding their pricing and reimbursement practices.
- Defines ‘discrimination’ in the context of PBMs and the 340B program.
- Establishes a process for investigating and addressing complaints of discrimination.
Who is affected
- Hospitals
- Patients
- Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)
- Drug Manufacturers
- Healthcare Providers
Notable changes
- Addresses potential inequities in how PBMs manage drug pricing for 340B participants.
- Clarifies the responsibilities of PBMs regarding the 340B program.
- May increase access to lower-cost medications for vulnerable patient populations.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Cosponsors
Brian W. Murray
James B. Eldridge
Michael O. Moore
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Bill H.4494 194th (Current)
An Act prohibiting PBMs from discriminating against hospitals and patients participating in the 340B drug discount program
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4494
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Financial Services |
| 9/18/2025 | House | New draft of H1274 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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