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MN SF3019

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/11/2020

Primary Sponsor

Scott Jensen

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Origin

Senate

91st Legislature 2019-2020

AI Summary

  • Requires health plan companies to provide written notice to enrollees at least 60 days before dependent child coverage ends at age 26, including the coverage end date and MNsure website information.

  • Establishes an insulin safety net program requiring manufacturers to provide urgent-need insulin supplies (30-day supply) to eligible Minnesota residents for a maximum $75 co-payment, with no prior insurance coverage required.

  • Creates a continuing manufacturer patient assistance program for individuals with family income at or below 400% of federal poverty guidelines, providing 90-day insulin supplies for up to $25 co-payment per supply.

  • Requires the Board of Pharmacy to develop informational materials, maintain a list of trained navigators, and report annually on program usage; manufacturers must submit public awareness campaigns to the Commissioner of Health for approval.

  • Appropriates $250,000 in fiscal year 2020 for navigator training and assistance bonuses, and $76,000 annually in fiscal years 2021-2023 to the Board of Pharmacy for program implementation; program sunsets December 31, 2023.

Legislative Description

Insulin safety net program establishment; health plan companies enrollees with dependent children notification requirement; appropriations

Last Action

Second reading

3/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance3/9/2020
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy3/2/2020
Judiciary and Public Safety Finance and Policy2/20/2020
Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy2/17/2020
Health and Human Services Finance and Policy2/11/2020

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