· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO FOOD AND DRUGS -- PRESCRIPTION BENEFIT MANAGER ACCOUNTABILITY ACT

Requires prescription benefit managers to approve a specific medication prescribed by a doctor when supported by a notarized medical necessity letter and requires that any denial be reviewed and documented by a licensed medical expert.

Sponsor

Charlene Lima (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-26

Policy area

Health

Latest action

02/26/2026 Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services