Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program

The Statewide Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program (SPBP) Advisory Council has been established by the Department of Health, Division of HIV Disease to aid the Division in the carrying out of its Federal grant responsibilities for the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C.A. § 300ff-26). This Council holds four public meeting a year in service of this goal: two in Harrisburg, PA, and two electronically.

The SPBP Advisory Council provides program guidance and recommendations to the SPBP in regard to: drug formulary; covered lab services; drug utilization review; clinical programs; eligibility; and SPBP management. The HIV Prevention and Care Project supports the Council in its meetings and work, including hosting all publicly available information and deliverables on this site.

For additional information, or persons with a disability who wish to attend the meeting and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation, please contact HPCP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. You can also sign up to receive updates and meeting notices from HPCP regarding statewide planning activities by emailing your request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Finally, you may also contact SPBP AC Chair John Haines regarding any of the above at: The Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program, Bureau of Communicable Diseases, Department of Health, Room 611, Health and Welfare Building, 625 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120. Speech or hearing impaired persons contact V/TT (717) 783-6514 or the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TT).

2021 SPBP Advisory Council Meetings

Thursday, January 28, 2021 10am - Noon

Link to web conference is emailed one month in advance

Thursday, April 29, 2021 10am- Noon

Link to web conference is emailed one month in advance

Thursday, July 29, 2021 10am - Noon

Link to web conference is emailed one month in advance

Thursday, October 28, 2021 10am - Noon

Link to web conference is emailed one month in advance

Committees

Drug Formulary & Lab Services Committee

Drug Utilization Review & Clinical Programs Committe