Alabama Issues Updates to Regulations for Pharmacy Benefits Managers

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AL| Alabama Department of Insurance has updated regulation, Chapter 482-1-164, governing pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs), including licensing, renewal, compliance obligations, fee structure, and complaint procedures, with amendments effective January 1, 2026.

  • Rule 482-1-164-.01 – Purpose, Scope, Authority, Severability, and Effective Date; Effective January 1, 2026 (as amended December 5, 2025).​
  • Rule 482-1-164-.02 – Definitions; Effective January 1, 2026 (as amended December 5, 2025).​
  • Rule 482-1-164-.03 – Pharmacy Benefits Manager License; Effective January 1, 2026 (as amended December 5, 2025).​
  • Rule 482-1-164-.04 – Renewal of Pharmacy Benefits Manager License; Effective January 1, 2026 (as amended December 5, 2025).​
  • Rule 482-1-164-.05 – Compliance; Effective January 1, 2026 (as amended December 5, 2025).​
  • Rule 482-1-164-.06 – Fee Schedule; Effective January 1, 2026 (as amended December 5, 2025).​
  • Rule 482-1-164-.07 – Repealed; Repeal Effective January 1, 2026 (repealed December 5, 2025; originally effective January 1, 2022).​
  • Rule 482-1-164-.08 – Complaints; Effective January 1, 2026 (new December 5, 2025).​

Click here to see AL Amended Regulation, Chapter 482-1-164

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  • Alabama
  • Department of Insurance

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