Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans...
To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to limit the costs of pharmacy benefit managers with respect to Federal employee health benefit plans, and for other purposes.
This bill aims to control the costs associated with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for federal employee health benefit plans. PBMs are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurance providers, but their practices have raised concerns about high costs and transparency issues. The bill intends to address these concerns by limiting the fees and practices of PBMs to ensure more affordable and transparent healthcare for federal employees.
The bill would affect federal employees enrolled in health benefit plans by potentially lowering their out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs. It also targets PBMs, who would need to adjust their practices to comply with the new cost limits and transparency requirements. This could lead to a more cost-effective healthcare system for those insured under federal plans.
As of December 11, 2025, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The committee held a consideration and markup session on July 22, 2026, which is the latest update in the legislative process. Further actions will be taken to move the bill through the necessary steps for potential passage.
