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MA H1107

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Cahill

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Prohibits insurers and drug coverage plans from reimbursing 340B-covered entities or contract pharmacies at lower rates than non-340B pharmacies for the same drugs

  • Bars discriminatory terms including differential fees, chargebacks, clawbacks, dispensing fees, pharmacy network participation requirements, and audit frequency based on 340B status

  • Prohibits requiring claims to include 340B identifiers or modifiers, except for Medicaid claims

  • Prevents drug manufacturers and distributors from restricting 340B drug acquisition or delivery to contract pharmacies, or requiring data submissions as a condition of drug access

  • Protects patient choice by prohibiting entities from steering patients away from receiving drugs at 340B-covered entities or their contract pharmacies

  • Applies across multiple insurance chapters (32A, 175, 176A, 176B, 176G, 176I) and classifies manufacturer/distributor violations as unfair or deceptive practices under Chapter 93A

Legislative Description

Prohibiting discrimination against 340b drug discount program participants

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4490

9/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Financial Services2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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