The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Cheryl Cooper.
DIGEST
SB 258 Original 2016 Regular Session Luneau
Proposed law requires insurance plan coverage for the costs of refilling a topical ophthalmic
prescription under certain circumstances.
Proposed law requires the prescriber to indicate on the original prescription that additional quantities
are necessary. Requires the original prescription not exceed the number of additional quantities
needed for treatment.
Proposed law limits the refills to a quantity not to exceed the remaining dosage initially approved
for coverage, provided the limited refills do not limit or restrict coverage with regard to any
previously or subsequently approved topical ophthalmic prescription.
Effective August 1, 2016.
(Adds R.S. 22:997.1)