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MN HF2261

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Joe Schomacker

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Origin

House of Representatives

93rd Legislature 2023-2024

AI Summary

  • Commissioner cannot make coverage determinations or prior authorization requirements for qualified drugs or biologic products more restrictive than FDA-approved label indications and usage sections.

  • Coverage and access determinations must be consistent with medically accepted indications for the drug or biologic product.

  • "Qualified drugs or biologic products" include drugs and biologics for rare diseases as defined in the federal Orphan Drug Act of 1983.

  • Applies to drugs or biologics receiving FDA expedited pathways including breakthrough designation, fast track designation, accelerated approval, priority review, or regenerative medicine advanced therapy designation.

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 256B.0625, by adding subdivision 13k.

Legislative Description

Commissioner required to adhere to Food and Drug Administration label requirements when making coverage and access determinations related to qualified drugs or biologic products.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy

2/27/2023

Committee Referrals

Health Finance & Policy2/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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