Rx access act
Rx Access Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
The Rx Access Act aims to improve access to prescription medications for military personnel and their families through the TRICARE program. Specifically, it allows beneficiaries to elect to receive non-generic maintenance medications through various means, starting in 2026, and establishes standards for pharmacy benefit manager reimbursement to ensure fair pricing for pharmacies. The bill also mandates independent audits of the TRICARE pharmacy network to assess access and continuity of care.
Key provisions
- Allows beneficiaries to elect non-generic maintenance medications.
- Establishes minimum reimbursement standards for TRICARE retail pharmacies.
- Prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from imposing certain fees on pharmacies.
- Requires annual audits of the TRICARE pharmacy network by the Comptroller General.
- Mandates a report from the Secretary of Defense to Congress outlining implementation plans.
Who is affected
- Military personnel
- Veterans
- TRICARE beneficiaries
- Pharmacy Benefit Managers
- Pharmaceutical Wholesalers
Notable changes
- Increases beneficiary choice regarding prescription medications.
- Imposes financial requirements on pharmacy benefit managers.
- Introduces a system for independent auditing of the TRICARE pharmacy network.
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