Early Prescription Refill Reminder Issued

On September 23, 2022, the Office of Insurance Regulation issued a notice following Executive Order #22-218, in which Gov. DeSantis declared a state of emergency in 24 counties in the potential path of Hurricane Ian. The notice is directed at all health insurers, health maintenance organizations and other health entities authorized to do business in Florida.

As background, Florida statutes permit early prescription refills if the governor issues an executive order declaring a state of emergency. As a result, insureds in affected areas of the state can fill prescriptions in advance as part of their emergency preparedness.

Accordingly, the memo reminds insurers and other health entities to waive otherwise applicable time restrictions on prescription medication refills and to authorize payment to pharmacies for at least a 30-day supply of any prescription medication, regardless of the date on which the prescription had most recently been filled. Certain limitations and conditions apply in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Florida statutes.

Employers should be aware of the memo and direct any related questions to their carriers.

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