SECTION 1. (a) Disclosure of multiple source generic list: A pharmacy benefit manager shall disclose to a health insurer whether or not the pharmacy benefit manager uses the same multiple source generic list when billing a health insurer as it does when reimbursing a pharmacy.
(b) Disclosure of difference in amounts paid and charged: If a pharmacy benefit manager uses more than one multiple source generic list, the pharmacy benefit manager shall disclose to a health insurer any difference between the amount paid to a pharmacy and the amount charged to the health insurer.
SECTION 2. Spread pricing definition: Spread pricing means any amount of pharmacy benefit manager charges or claims from a health plan provider or managed care organization for payment of a prescription or for pharmacy services that is different than the amount the pharmacy benefit manager paid to the pharmacist or pharmacy who filled the prescription or provided the pharmacy services.
SECTION 3. A pharmacy benefit manager in Massachusetts shall not:
Conduct or participate in spread pricing without providing the notice required.
The notice required for a pharmacy benefit manager in Massachusetts to conduct or participate in spread pricing is as stated: The notice issued by a pharmacy benefit manager, or a health insurance issuer where the health insurance issuer has agreed to issue the notice, that utilizes spread pricing shall be: (1) Required for each health insurance issuer or plan provider in which the pharmacy benefit manager engaged or participated in spread pricing. (2) Delivered to the policy holder. (3) Provided at least biannually. (4) Indicative of the aggregate amount of spread pricing charged by the pharmacy benefit manager during the period. (5) Written in plain, simple, and understandable English.
SECTION 4. Whoever violates any provision of this sections shall be punished for a first offence by a fine of not more than $10,000, and for a subsequent offence by a fine of not more than $100,000.
SECTION 5. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
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