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Direction of care prohibitions for pharmacy service

Direction of Care Prohibitions for Pharmacy Service

Insurance carriers and their agents, workers’ compensation networks, and government employers are prohibited from requiring that injured employees receive pharmacy services from a specific pharmacy. Injured employees may fill prescriptions at the pharmacy of their choice if the pharmacy accepts workers' compensation.

Texas Labor Code

  • §408.028. Pharmaceutical Services.
  • §408.0281. Reimbursement for Pharmaceutical Services; Administrative Violation.
  • §504.053. Election. (b)(2).

For more information, contact: CompConnection@tdi.texas.gov

Last updated: 10/28/2024