Plain English Breakdown
The bill status shows it was 'Withdrawn from Health and recommitted to Industry and Labor' as of February 5, 2026. While the metadata notes it passed both chambers in a previous step, this recent recommitment suggests further legislative action is needed before final passage or effective date.
HB1119: Pharmacy Rules for Workers' Compensation
This bill proposes new rules in Georgia regarding pharmacy care guidelines, management networks, and medication limits under the workers' compensation system.
What This Bill Does
- Provides for pharmacy care guidelines under workers' compensation.
- Establishes pharmacy management networks with specific requirements.
- Sets limitations on providers prescribing certain medications.
- Sets limitations on providers dispensing certain medications.
- Defines rules for reimbursement of medicines.
- Requires notice to be provided regarding these changes.
- Allows any willing dispensing provider to join a network.
- Creates a registration process and fees for pharmacy services.
- Provides definitions, exemptions, and related rules.
Who It Names or Affects
- Pharmacies that dispense medications under workers' compensation claims.
- Providers who prescribe or dispense certain medications to injured workers.
- Workers in Georgia covered by the state's injury insurance system.
Terms To Know
- Pharmacy Management Network
- A group of pharmacies that agree to follow specific rules and join a network under this bill.
- Reimbursement
- The payment provided back for medicines dispensed or prescribed under the workers' compensation system.
Limits and Unknowns
- The official text does not list specific dates when these rules will start.
- The exact amount of registration fees is not stated in this summary.
- Details on which specific medications are limited or allowed are not included here.