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MN SF3963
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/12/2018
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Wiklund
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AI Summary
- Requires the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services to implement a preferred insulin product program by January 1, 2019
- Program must volume purchase insulin and related supplies to make them available to uninsured individuals with low incomes who lack prescription drug coverage through medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, or a health plan
- Establishes cost-sharing requirements using a sliding scale and requires statewide availability through contracts with local health care providers and pharmacies
- Allows the commissioner to limit the number of months during which an individual may receive insulin and related supplies through the program
- Appropriates an unspecified amount from the general fund in fiscal year 2019 to the Commissioner of Human Services to implement the program
Legislative Description
Alec Smith Emergency Insulin Act
Last Action
Referred to Health and Human Services Finance and Policy
4/12/2018
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy4/12/2018
Full Bill Text
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