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MN HF3479

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2020

Primary Sponsor

Patty Acomb

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/18/2020

Full Bill Text

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