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MN HF24

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/12/2020

Primary Sponsor

Hunter Cantrell

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st Legislature 2020 5th Special Session

AI Summary

HF 24 Summary

  • Sunsets the Drug Formulary Committee on June 30, 2021, and requires the commissioner of human services to submit a proposed reformulation plan by March 1, 2021, including adequate consumer representation and public input procedures.

  • Mandates the medical assistance drug formulary and preferred drug list include all FDA-approved drugs for HIV/AIDS treatment or prevention, and prohibits removal of any class of such drugs.

  • Requires a public hearing with adequate notice before deleting or modifying any drug on the preferred drug list, and prohibits deletion based solely on economic or fiscal reasons.

  • Requires prior authorization restrictions to comply with federal law and prohibits prior authorization requirements for any FDA-approved class of drugs for HIV/AIDS treatment or prevention.

  • Requires the commissioner to consult with the commissioner of health and evaluate impacts on public health and health disparities before deleting or modifying drugs on the preferred drug list.

Legislative Description

Drug Formulary Committee sunset provided, proposed reformulation of Committee submission to the legislature required, and deletion of a drug from preferred drug list prohibited without public hearing.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health and Human Services Policy

10/12/2020

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Policy10/12/2020

Full Bill Text

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