Ind. Code § 27-8-31.4-1 Application of chapter
Sec. 1. This chapter does not apply to a mail order pharmacy or to specialty drugs.
As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.20.
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in effectInd. Code § 27-8-31.4-2 "Covered individual"
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "covered individual" means an insured individual who is entitled to coverage under a policy of accident and sickness insurance.
As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 27-8-31.4-3 "Policy of accident and sickness insurance"
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "policy of accident and sickness insurance" has the meaning set forth in IC 27-8-5-1. The term includes only a policy that:
(1) is issued on an individual or a group basis; and
(2) provides coverage for prescription medications.
As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 27-8-31.4-4 "Synchronize"
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "synchronize" means to use a single pharmacy dispensing process as a means of coordinating the covered individual's medications at the same time when:
(1) a particular medication:
(A) is of a formulation that can be effectively split; and
(B) does not have quantity limits or dose optimization criteria as specified in the policy of accident and sickness insurance's formulary and prior authorization requirements;
(2) the covered individual is on a stabilized treatment plan for a chronic condition and the synchronization is for those drugs treating a chronic condition; and
(3) the medication is not:
(A) an opioid, stimulant, sedative, or hypnotic medication; or
(B) another medication that is addictive and subject to abuse.
As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 27-8-31.4-5 Denial of coverage to synchronize prohibited
Sec. 5. A policy of accident and sickness insurance that provides coverage for prescription drugs may not deny coverage for the refill of any drug prescribed for the treatment of a chronic illness that is made in accordance with a plan between the covered individual and a pharmacist to synchronize the refilling of multiple prescriptions for the covered individual.
As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.20.
Ind. Code § 27-8-31.4-6 Coverage of synchronization
Sec. 6. A policy of accident and sickness insurance must provide coverage for a medication that is dispensed in a quantity that allows synchronization of the covered individual's medications in accordance with a plan made between the covered individual and the pharmacy to synchronize the covered individual's medications for chronic conditions.
As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.20.
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