02/07/2025
Legislative Update and Call to Action….the abuses of the PBM industry in regards to patient access are so bad right now that you may have actually seen a 2nd bill on this same subject that has also been introduced called SB 99. In our opinion and from our current understanding, SB 93 and SB 99 both attempt to address the correct issues at hand here in regards to patient access and the major PBM abuses that are happening right now.
It is our position that the senate should pass the most stringent PBM reform bill of the two THAT THEY CAN ALSO GET THROUGH BOTH CHAMBERS OF CONGRESS AND BE SIGNED INTO LAW. The bill also needs to be fully enforceable regardless of whose name is on it whether that be SB 93, SB 99, or some combination of the two. So when you contact your reps on this, tell them this specifically….”WE NEED YOU TO PASS THE MOST STRINGENT, FULLY ENFORCIBLE PBM REFORM BILL BETWEEN THE TWO BILLS (OR SOME COMBINATION OF BOTH) THAT WILL ALSO MAKE IT THROUGH BOTH CHAMBERS OF CONGRESS AND BE SIGNED INTO LAW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.”
The bill that is chosen could be a huge step in the right direction for patient access and pharmacy services in Alabama. Both APA and APCI have put a lot of work in on this and they deserve much credit regardless of which bill passes. AIPA and their team more recently have also contributed great ideas and great efforts. Again, the problem here is patient access and PBM abuses. The focus of both of these bills, in our opinion, is exactly where it needs to be!
…….and NO! NEITHER BILL IS A TAX! Both bills contain language strictly prohibiting that!
We have listed below our areas, reps for each area, and their contact info below. Please let them hear from you on this very important subject early and often! Any questions on this, or if you need to know more about what to say when you contact your reps, please contact me directly at (334)456-1589. I’ll be glad to discuss with you and answer any questions you may have! Thanks, Chip & Mandy.
💥💥CAMDEN & WILCOX COUNTY💥💥
State House: Kelvin Lawrence
Email: kelvinj73@gmail.com
Phone: (334)261-0536
State Senate: Rob Stewart
Email: robert.stewart@alsenate.gov
Phone: (334)261-0860
💥💥GREENVILLE & BUTLER COUNTY💥💥
State House: Chris Sells
Email: csea@centurytel.net
Phone: (334)261-0568
State Senate: Rob Stewart
Email: robert.stewart@alsenate.gov
Phone: (334)261-0860
💥💥THOMASVILLE & CLARKE COUNTY💥💥
State House: Thomas Jackson
Email: jthomase67@gmail.com
Phone: (334)222-0111
State Senate: Rob Stewart
Email: robert.stewart@alsenate.gov
Phone: (334)261-0860
💥💥OPELIKA & LEE COUNTY💥💥
State House: Jeremy Gray
Email: jeremy.gray@alhouse.gov
Phone: (334)261-9505
State Senate: Randy Price
Email: randyprice.sd13@gmail.com
Phone: (334)261-0874
