The bill amends section 110.12315 of the Florida Statutes, focusing on the state employees' prescription drug program. It mandates the Department of Management Services to submit recommendations to the Governor and the Legislative Budget Commission regarding formulary management for prescription drugs and supplies for the 2026 plan year by September 1, 2025. The recommendations must include lists of excluded and included prescription drugs, as well as proposals for prior authorization and step therapy for specified drugs. The Legislative Budget Commission will have the authority to approve these recommendations, and the department is required to implement only those that receive approval.

Additionally, the bill removes the previous requirement that certain excluded drugs must be available for inclusion if deemed medically necessary by a prescribing healthcare professional. It also establishes that prescription drugs and supplies first available in the marketplace after January 1, 2026, will not be covered until they are specifically included in the list of covered items. The bill further stipulates that the department must provide a list of excluded drugs for the upcoming plan year, which must also be approved by the Legislative Budget Commission. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 5015 e1: 110.12315
H 5015 er: 110.12315