Wyoming2024Did Not Pass
HB0173
Changes to Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Last scannedOct 22, 2026, 2:19 AM
In one sentence
This act amends rules related to pharmacy benefit managers and requires insurance companies to create rules about in-network pharmacies.
What it does
- Adds a new rule that says people can choose any in-network pharmacy without being pushed towards one by discounts or lower copays.
- Requires the Department of Insurance to make rules about how many and where in-network pharmacies should be available.
Who it affects
- Insurance companies
- Pharmacy benefit managers
Limits and unknowns
- This bill did not pass and was not considered for introduction.
- It is unclear how many in-network pharmacies will be required or where they must be located.
Plain language
Terms to know
- In-network pharmacy
- A pharmacy that has a contract with an insurance company to provide services at lower costs.
- Copay
- The amount of money a person pays for each prescription drug after their health insurance covers part of the cost.
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Official activity
Bill history
- H Did not Consider for IntroductionHouse
- H Received for IntroductionHouse
- Bill Number AssignedLSO