Rule 511-5-12-.07 - Handling fees(1) An eligible recipient may not charge or collect any fees from an eligible patient for drugs dispensed pursuant to this program; provided, however that an eligible recipient may charge a handling fee for each donated drug that is dispensed. Such a handling fee shall not exceed the reasonable costs of participating in the program including but not limited to the current and anticipated costs of educating eligible donors, providing technical support to participating donors, shipping and handling, labor, storage, licensing, utilities, advertising, technology, supplies and equipment.(2) Nothing in the preceding paragraph shall limit an eligible recipient from charging fees, including but not limited to a usual and customary charge, to donors, eligible recipients, health plans, pharmacy benefit managers, and other entities.Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 511-5-12-.07
§§ 31-2A-6, 31-8-304.
Original Rule was filed as Emergency Rule 511-5-12-0.1-.07 on January 3, 2017; effective January 1, 2017, to remain in effect for a period of 120 days or until the effective date of a permanent Rule covering the same subject matter superseding this Emergency Rule is adopted, as specified by the Agency.Adopted: Permanent Rule entitled "Handling fees." F. Feb. 14, 2017; eff. Mar. 6, 2017.