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MN HF5028
Bill
Status
3/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Bobbie Harder
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AI Summary
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Prepaid health plans and county-based purchasing plans must pay pharmacy dispensing fees at least equal to the amount set in Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0625, subdivision 13e, paragraph (a)
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The requirement applies to plans providing prescription drug coverage for eligible persons under chapters 256B and 256L
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Commissioner of human services may exclude or modify prescription drug coverage from managed care contracts to increase state savings through additional prescription drug rebates
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Managed care plans must maintain incentives to manage drug costs and utilization and may use preferred drug lists and prior authorization
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Effective date is January 1, 2025, or upon federal approval, whichever is later
Legislative Description
Dispensing fee requirements imposed on health plan companies and county-based purchasing plans providing prescription drug coverage in the medical assistance program.
Last Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy
3/18/2024