Health & Saf. Code, § 1385.0022 · Article 6.1. Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Health & Saf. Code, § 1385.0022
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A pharmacy benefit manager has a fiduciary duty to its payer client that includes a duty to be fair and truthful toward the payer, to act in the payer’s best interests, to avoid conflicts of interest, and to perform its duties with care, skill, prudence, and diligence. This section does not limit a payer’s obligations under applicable law with respect to the administration of health care coverage for plan participants.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 605, Sec. 6. (SB 41) Effective January 1, 2026.
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