(a) The composition of the board must comply with federal law, including 42 C.F.R. § 456.716. The executive commissioner shall determine the board’s composition, which must include:
(1) two representatives of managed care organizations, one of whom must be a physician and one of whom must be a pharmacist, as nonvoting members;
(2) at least 17 physicians and pharmacists who:
(A) provide services across the entire population of Medicaid recipients and represent different specialties, including at least one of each of the following types of physicians:
(i) a pediatrician;
(ii) a primary care physician;
(iii) an obstetrician and gynecologist;
(iv) a child and adolescent psychiatrist; and
(v) an adult psychiatrist; and
(B) have experience in either developing or practicing under a preferred drug list; and
(3) a consumer advocate who represents Medicaid recipients.
(b) The executive commissioner by rule shall develop and implement a process by which an individual may apply to become a board member and shall post the application and information regarding the application process on the commission’s Internet website.

Text of section effective on April 01, 2025