§ 4-88-1001. Title

This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Patient Rights Regarding Payment for Pharmacists Services Act”.

§ 4-88-1002. Definitions

As used in this subchapter: (1) “Pharmacist” means a licensed pharmacist as defined in § 17-92-101; (2) “Pharmacists services” means products, goods, or services provided as a part of the practice of pharmacy as defined in § 17-92-101, to individuals who reside or are employed in this state; (3) “Pharmacy” means the same as defined […]

§ 4-88-1003. Change in choice of provider without express consent — Prohibited

(a) When an individual’s consent to altering or changing provider choice is required, the individual’s express consent to effect such change within the pharmacy benefits plan or program provider network shall be obtained. (b) An alteration or change in provider choice that is subject to an individual’s later opting out of the alteration or change […]

§ 4-88-1004. Limitation — Patient payment

An individual shall not be required to make a payment for pharmacists services in an amount greater than the pharmacist or pharmacy providing the pharmacists services may retain from all payment sources.

§ 4-88-1005. Enforcement

The Insurance Commissioner shall: (1) Enforce this subchapter using powers granted to the commissioner in the Arkansas Insurance Code; and (2) Be entitled to seek an injunction against a pharmacy benefits manager in a court of competent jurisdiction.