MN HF1093

Commissioner of Human Services must establish a prescription drug purchasing program for Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees in both fee-for-service and managed care delivery systems

Commissioner is authorized to adopt a preferred drug list, negotiate prices with drug manufacturers and wholesalers, and develop a drug formulary in consultation with the Formulary Committee

All pharmacies participating as Medical Assistance providers must be enrolled, and any pharmacy licensed under chapter 151 may participate if they accept program terms

Program effective date is January 1, 2027, or upon federal approval, whichever is later

Commissioner must develop recommendations by December 15, 2027, for expanding the program to include enrollees of health plan companies that contract with the state