House Bill No. [insert bill number] amends and reenacts R.S. 46:153.3, while also enacting R.S. 46:153.3(D)(2)(a)(xii) and repealing R.S. 46:153.3(C)(1). The bill modifies the composition of the Medicaid Pharmaceutical and Therapeutics Committee by adding a new position for one physician or pharmacist from each Medicaid managed care organization. Additionally, it removes the previous requirement for peer-based prescribing and dispensing practice patterns from the committee's guidelines.

Furthermore, the bill repeals existing restrictions that required prior authorization for anti-retroviral prescription drugs deemed medically necessary for the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS. This change aims to facilitate easier access to essential medications for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS, thereby enhancing the overall effectiveness of the Medicaid program in addressing these health needs. The bill will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the designated period for bills to become law without signature.

Statutes affected:
HB927 Original: 46:3(C)(1)