OptumRx

Company UNH

Last mentioned: Mar 24, 2026

Timeline

  1. Final Passage

    Both chambers approve the final version of the bill, sending it to the Governor's desk.

  2. House Amendment

    The House adds stricter audit requirements and higher penalties for non-compliance.

  3. Public Testimony

    Independent pharmacists and patient advocates testify before the House Health Committee.

  4. Bill Introduction

    The PBM Transparency and Licensure Act is introduced in the Kansas Senate.

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Kansas Passes Landmark PBM Reform to Curb Prescription Drug Middlemen

The Kansas Legislature has approved a comprehensive bill to increase oversight of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), targeting opaque pricing practices and pharmacy reimbursement rates. The legislation marks a significant shift in the state's healthcare regulatory landscape, aligning Kansas with a growing national trend of PBM transparency mandates.

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