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MA H779
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kate Lipper-Garabedian
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting eligible hospitals' access to discounted 340B drug purchasing without providing 180 days advance notice to affected hospitals
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Requires the secretary to submit a report to legislative committees detailing any proposed restrictions, anticipated state savings, fiscal impact on each hospital, and mitigation plans before implementing limitations
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Bars the state and managed care entities from restricting reimbursement or coverage of 340B-purchased drugs for MassHealth members, with limited exceptions
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Allows restrictions only for drugs costing $100,000 or more per patient per year (up to 25 designated drugs) or for seven specific GLP-1 Agonist drugs designated effective July 1, 2024
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Amends Section 13L of Chapter 118E of the General Laws by replacing the existing section entirely
Legislative Description
To protect 340B providers in the MassHealth program
Last Action
Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026
10/8/2025