Maryland § 15-1628.3
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-1628.3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-1628.3.
(a) A pharmacy benefits manager or a carrier may not directly or indirectly charge a contracted pharmacy, or hold a contracted pharmacy responsible for, a fee or performance–based reimbursement related to the adjudication of a claim or an incentive program.
(b) A pharmacy benefits manager or carrier may not make or allow any reduction in payment for pharmacy services by a pharmacy benefits manager or carrier or directly or indirectly reduce a payment for a pharmacy service under a reconciliation process to an effective rate of reimbursement, including generic effective rates, brand effective rates, direct and indirect remuneration fees, or any other reduction or aggregate reduction of payments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-1628.3
What does Maryland Code § 15-1628.3 cover?
Section 15-1628.3 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 15-1628.3?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 15-1628.3" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 15-1628.3 apply to my situation?
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