Bill

SB 1922

85(R) - 2017
Senate Health & Human Services
House Human Services
Senate Health & Human Services
House Human Services
Drugs  
Health & Human Services

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Charles Schwertner

Sponsor(s)

Richard Raymond

Bill Caption

Relating to prescription drug benefits in the Medicaid managed care program.

Fiscal Notes

From the LBB: No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

This bill would require the Health and Human Services Commission to conduct a study once every ten years to evaluate and determine the classes of prescription drugs for which prior authorization is required, and changes the date that certain requirements no longer apply from 2018 to 2023. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill does not appear to have a connection to our liberty principles and we remain neutral.