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MN HF3479
Bill
Status
2/18/2020
Primary Sponsor
Patty Acomb
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AI Summary
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Amends Minnesota Statutes section 62J.23, subdivision 2 to expand the definition of "prescription drug" to include drugs administered through infusion, injection, or other parenteral methods, plus related services and supplies.
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Permits individuals to receive discounts, price reductions, limited-time free supplies, or samples of prescription drugs and medical equipment from manufacturers, health plans, or pharmacy benefit managers without violating antikickback restrictions.
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Requires that discounts or price reductions be provided in connection with purchase of prescribed items and comply with state and federal law for public health care program enrollees.
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Prohibits benefits, rewards, or incentives for continued product use, with exceptions for ancillary products necessary for treatment and items of insignificant value (trinkets or mementos).
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Preserves health plan company authority to offer tiered formularies with varying co-payment or cost-sharing amounts for different drugs.
Legislative Description
Prescription drug definition modified for state antikickback provision purposes.
Last Action
Author added Moller
2/24/2020