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Amend the bill in section 1 in subsection 11 in the 9th line (page 1, line 12 in L.D.) by striking out the following: ", pursuant to subsection 11-A, paragraph B"
Amend the bill by striking out all of section 2 and inserting the following:
‘Sec. 2.  39-A MRSA §206, sub-§11-A  is enacted to read:
 
11-A.  Pharmacy choice.     An employee who has been prescribed drugs for the treatment of an injury or disease for which compensation is claimed has the right to select the provider, pharmacy or pharmacist for dispensing and filling the prescription for the drugs.
 
For purposes of this subsection, "drug" has the same meaning as in Title 32, section 13702-A, subsection 11.’
 
SUMMARY
This amendment removes the portion of the bill providing for a formula for reimbursement of a provider, pharmacy or pharmacist for drugs or medications prescribed to treat an injury or disease for which compensation is claimed under the Maine Workers' Compensation Act of 1992.