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The Patients Pick Bill
Virginia bill lets patients pick any pharmacy, bans penalties
Health insurance; pharmacies, freedom of choice, delivery of prescription drugs, penalties.
Good for everyday people ·
If passed, the bill would stop insurers and PBMs from forcing you to use certain pharmacies or charging extra fees, letting you choose any pharmacy you want.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
Consumers could finally shop for the cheapest or most convenient pharmacy without insurers pushing preferred chains, which could lower out‑of‑pocket costs as the bill moves forward.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Bill stops insurers and PBMs from limiting pharmacy choice.
- Bill bans extra fees or penalties for using non‑preferred pharmacies.
- Insurers must reimburse non‑preferred pharmacies at the same rate as preferred ones.
- Violations are treated as unfair trade practices and can be penalized.
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