§ 27-29.1-6. Applicability and allowances.
(a) Nothing in this section shall preclude an insurer from entering into an agreement to allow non-network providers, other than independent community pharmacies, the ability to participate with the insurer’s plans under terms and conditions set forth by the insurer.
(b) The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to arrangements for the provision of pharmaceutical drug benefits to insureds between an insurer or a pharmacy benefits manager, and a mail order pharmacy, or a hospital-based pharmacy which is not a retail pharmacy.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to require the provision of pharmacy benefits to insureds through a restricted pharmacy network nor any other arrangement for the provision of prescription drug benefits.
History of Section.P.L. 2004, ch. 363, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 368, § 2; P.L. 2004, ch. 602, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 27-29.1 - Pharmacy Freedom of Choice — Fair Competition and Practices
Section 27-29.1-1. - Definitions.
Section 27-29.1-2. - Requirement for availability and accessibility of pharmacy services.
Section 27-29.1-3. - Fair competition — Requirements for carriers offering pharmacy networks.
Section 27-29.1-4. - Mandate to offer a nonrestricted pharmacy network.
Section 27-29.1-5. - Participation of independent community pharmacies.
Section 27-29.1-6. - Applicability and allowances.
Section 27-29.1-7. - Regulation of pharmacy benefits managers.
Section 27-29.1-8. - Enforcement.
Section 27-29.1-9. - Severability.