New federal law clashes with DOL proposal over who pays for PBM audits

By Allison Bell

News February 19, 2026 at 03:48 PM

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What You Need To Know

Both the new CAA 2026 law and the draft DOL regulations create annual audit rights.
The CAA 2026 provision prohibits the PBM from paying the auditor.
The draft DOL regulations would have the PBM part of the cost of an audit.

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