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HB 557 Reengrossed 2022 Regular Session Willard
Abstract: Requires Medicaid health plans to reimburse for a six-month supply of contraceptive
drugs dispensed at one time.
Proposed law requires Medicaid health plans to reimburse for a six-month supply of contraceptive
drugs to be obtained at once by the insured, unless the insured requests a smaller supply or the
prescribing provider instructs for the insured to receive a smaller supply. Further requires the
insured to have used the same contraceptive drugs for at least the consecutive 6 months prior to
receiving a six-month supply.
Proposed law requires Medicaid health plans to allow the insured to receive the contraceptive drugs
onsite at family practice clinics, if available. Further requires dispensing practices to follow all
clinical guidelines for appropriate prescribing and dispensing to ensure the health of the insured
while maximizing access to effective contraceptive drugs.
Proposed law defines "contraceptive drugs".
(Adds R.S. 40:1248.21)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Insurance to the original bill:
1. Clarify that the dispensing of contraceptive drugs onsite at the provider's office is
required if the prescribing provider is contracted with the health coverage plan or the
plan's pharmacy benefit manager to dispense outpatient prescription drugs through the
plan's pharmacy benefit.
2. Change the disbursement of contraceptive drugs from a 12-month supply to a six-month
supply.
3. Decrease the time frame for which the insured is required to have consecutively used the
contraceptive drugs from 12 months to six months.
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill: 1. Remove language to apply proposed law exclusively to Medicaid health plans.
2. Make technical changes.