Rule detail : 248828

UTA LEG Pharmacist as Health Provider

Published on: Apr 2, 2025

UTA LEG approved Bill SB 312 re pharmacy practices; adds new Sec. 662 in UTA INS 31A-22-66 to recognize pharmacists as health care providers in limited circumstances.
Bill Provisions
Insurer that provides a health benefit plan shall consider a pharmacist as a healthcare provider for a consultation that is provided to an enrollee re certain prescriptions.
If prescribing a nebulizer, a spacer, or a diabetic supply; or certain prescription drugs.
Would apply only if the health benefit plan covers the prescription drug or device.
Applies to a health benefit plan renewed or entered into on or after January 1, 2026.
Amends UTA LEG 58-17b-6-610.8 and UTA LEG 58-17b-6-622 re prescriptions for devices to ensure apt delivery; advanced written notice for audit of pharmacy records.
Legislative History
On Feb. 21, 2025, bill introduced in Senate; on Feb. 26, 2025, bill passed in Senate.
On Feb. 26, 2025, bill delivered to House; on Mar. 7, 2025, bill was passed in House.
On Mar. 7, 2025, bill was concurred with House; on Mar. 14, 2025, bill was enrolled.
On Mar. 17, 2025, bill sent to governor; on Mar. 27, 2025, bill signed by governor.
Effectiveness
Bill becomes effective as of May 7, 2025.

Regulators

UTA LEG

Entity Types

Ins

Reference

Bill, SB0312S01, 3/27/2025; Citation: *UTA LEG* 58-17b-6-610.8, 58-17b-6-622; UTA INS 31A-22-66;

Functions

Claims/Accelerated Benefits; Compliance; Legal; Operations; Product Administration; Record Retention

Countries

United States of America