AB 2000: Drug formularies.

<p>The bill amends existing laws regarding drug formularies in health care service plans and insurers. It prohibits changes to formularies during a plan year, except under specific circumstances, such as when a change is necessary due to safety concerns or new medical evidence. If a change requires an enrollee to switch drugs within the same class, they can stay on their current drug if it was previously approved for their condition and deemed safe and effective. The bill mandates at least 90 days' notice before implementing such changes.</p> <p>Plans must report any formulary changes to the relevant department within 30 days. Departments have authority to investigate noncompliance, impose penalties, and conduct audits. Additionally, the bill defines an "expeditious process" for obtaining authorization of nonformulary drugs, requiring approval within 72 hours or 24 hours in urgent cases…