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MA S845
Bill
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brendan Crighton
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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 prescription drug purchases unless 180 days advance notice is provided to hospitals and legislative committees
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Requires detailed reporting before any restriction, including: the proposed limitation, anticipated state savings, fiscal impact on each affected hospital, and mitigation plans to preserve provider savings
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Bars the Secretary and managed care entities from restricting reimbursement or coverage for 340B-purchased drugs provided to MassHealth members, with limited exceptions
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Allows restrictions only for drugs costing $100,000 or more per patient per year (limited to 25 designated drugs) or for seven specific GLP-1 Agonist drugs designated for exclusion effective July 1, 2024
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Amends Section 13L of Chapter 118E of Massachusetts General Laws by replacing the existing section entirely
Legislative Description
To protect 340B providers in the Medicaid program
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2931
1/29/2026