State Update: New York Releases Major Market Conduct Regulations for Pharmacy Benefit Managers

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Legislation & Regulation

On Nov. 21, the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) announced sweeping market conduct regulations for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) serving health plans in the state. The DFS rule implements a landmark 2021 bill, S. 3762/A. 1396, which imposed restrictions on PBM contracts with health plans and pharmacies and established consumer protections. This action follows previous DFS rulemaking that created a broad definition of pharmacy benefit management services, required PBMs operating in the state to obtain a license, and established annual reporting requirements.