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MI SB0656

Bill

Status

Passed

7/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Caswell

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Origin

Senate

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a process for providers and pharmacists to request reconsiderations of maximum allowable cost (MAC) pricing determinations from the Department of Community Health and contracted health plans.

  • Requires identification of at least 3 national drug codes (or all available codes if fewer than 3 exist) for the drug in question that are actually available and deliverable by Michigan licensed wholesalers or manufacturers.

  • Mandates completion of the reconsideration process within 10 business days with written or electronic notification to the pharmacy.

  • Exempts the Department of Community Health and contracted health plans from accountability for providing information they do not have access to.

Legislative Description

Human services; medical services; utilization of maximum allowable cost pricing for generic drugs; require. Amends 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.1 - 400.119b) by adding sec. 109l.

State agencies (existing), community health

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0167'14

7/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Health Policy12/4/2013
Reforms, Restructuring And Reinventing10/29/2013

Full Bill Text

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