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MA H779

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kate Lipper-Garabedian

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Bars the state and managed care entities from restricting reimbursement or coverage of 340B-purchased drugs for MassHealth members, with limited exceptions

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing3/24/2025
Elder Affairs2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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