Testimony in Opposition to SB 1236 (PBM Contracting and Audits) 4.1.25

TAHP opposes Senate Bill 1236 as filed due to several provisions that risk unintended harm to Texas consumers and the broader health care system. While the bill aims to improve PBM-pharmacy contracting and audit practices, it overreaches in key areas—particularly by applying state mandates to federally governed ERISA plans. SB 1236 also risks forcing pharmacies out-of-network over minor administrative lapses and weakens important fraud prevention safeguards. TAHP supports efforts to enhance transparency and fairness, but urges targeted amendments to preserve consumer protections and legal clarity.

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