Oklahoma Legislative Movement Entries

Oklahoma H.B. 2605

Category:

Formulary Issues

Last Action:

MARCH  26, 2002; To SENATE Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.

Synopsis:

Relates to Medicaid; directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to establish certain prescription drug discount program; provides for eligibility; provides for content; directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority Board to establish certain preferred drug formulary in certain manner; directs the Oklahoma Health Care Authority to negotiate for certain supplemental state rebates; expands the duties of the Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board.

Synopsis Additional:

As Passed House:   B. The prescription drug discount program shall authorize, at minimum, that Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in the program shall be able to purchase prescription drugs at the Medicaid price at all pharmacies in the state that participate in the state Medicaid program.

Status:

01/15/2002 PREFILED.

02/04/2002 INTRODUCED.

02/05/2002 To HOUSE Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND BUDGET.

02/21/2002 From HOUSE Committee on APPROPRIATIONS AND BUDGET: Do pass as substituted.

03/19/2002 Title Stricken.

03/19/2002 Substituted on HOUSE floor.

03/19/2002 Title Stricken.

03/19/2002 Passed HOUSE. *****To SENATE.

03/26/2002 To SENATE Committee on APPROPRIATIONS.

Sponsor Information:

Ron R. Kirby  (D - Majority)

Sponsor:

Kirby