Senate Bill 453 would ensure transparency from pharmacy benefit managers contracting with PEIA, specifically regarding pricing and payments for drugs and to pharmacies. The bill aims to enhance accountability and fairness in pharmaceutical transactions, especially involving Medicare payments and ultimately benefiting the healthcare consumers covered by PEIA. The bill is set to undergo further consideration in the Committee on Health and Human Resources.
On the second day of the 2024 legislative session and a day after West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice went over the bullet points of his proposed appropriations, the Senate Finance Committee discussed the details of the proposed FY 2025 budget, which would increase the state budget by $400 million.
Employees who use the agency for their insurance have seen a substantial jump in premium costs. PEIA provides insurance for state employees, like teachers and state troopers, as well as non-state employees, such as those employed by local governments.
Employees who use the agency for their insurance have seen a substantial jump in premium costs. PEIA provides insurance for state employees, like teachers and state troopers, as well as non-state employees, such as those employed by local governments.
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