Authorizes the Director of Human Services to use the federal supply schedule as a benchmark in negotiating and purchasing brand name prescription drugs for prescription drug programs administered by the State. Effective date July 1, 2099. (HB30 HD1)

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to authorize the use of or reference to the federal supply schedule to establish a benchmark for prescription drug prices for the negotiation and purchase of brand name prescription drugs by the State of Hawaii in connection with prescription drug programs administered by the State.

SECTION 2. The director of human services, or the director's designee, is authorized to use or refer to the federal supply schedule in establishing a benchmark for prescription drug prices for the negotiation and purchase of brand name prescription drugs in connection with prescription drug programs administered by the department of human services.

SECTION 3. The director of human services, or the director's designee, shall establish a plan and procedures to implement the purpose of this Act.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2099.