Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session

Minnesota House Bill HF1100

Introduced
2/19/25  

Caption

Commissioner of human services required to establish a directed pharmacy dispensing payment to improve and maintain access to pharmaceutical services, and money appropriated.

Impact

The introduction of HF1100 is expected to have a significant impact on state laws governing healthcare and pharmacy services. By specifically targeting pharmacies servicing medically underserved areas, the bill aims to both improve pharmaceutical care and ensure that residents in these regions have timely access to essential medications. Additionally, it may influence pharmacy benefit managers and managed care plans by requiring them to accommodate these payments, ultimately affecting how these entities operate within Minnesota's healthcare framework.

Summary

House File 1100 (HF1100) mandates the Minnesota Commissioner of Human Services to implement a directed pharmacy dispensing payment program aimed at enhancing access to pharmaceutical services, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The bill stipulates the provision of a dispensing payment of $4.50 for each filled prescription to eligible outpatient retail pharmacies that meet certain criteria. This program is intended to incentivize pharmacies in regions where access to prescription drugs is limited, thereby addressing public health concerns regarding medication accessibility for vulnerable populations.

Contention

While HF1100 has garnered support as a necessary change to improve public health, it may also raise questions regarding its financial implications and the potential strain on state resources. The bill includes an appropriation for the necessary funding, but discussions are likely to revolve around the sustainability of such expenditures and whether they adequately serve the intended purpose. Furthermore, there may be concerns from pharmacy benefit managers about how these payments interact with existing reimbursement structures, leading to potential contention between various stakeholders in the healthcare system.

Companion Bills

MN SF2152

Similar To Commissioner of Human Services establishment of a directed pharmacy dispensing payment to improve and maintain access to pharmaceutical services; appropriating money

Previously Filed As

MN SF2152

Commissioner of Human Services establishment of a directed pharmacy dispensing payment to improve and maintain access to pharmaceutical services; appropriating money

MN HB07179

An Act Concerning Pharmaceutical Marketing And Pharmaceuticals.

MN HF4140

Minnesota Community Pharmacy Patient Access and Fair Reimbursement Act established, and rulemaking required.

MN HF2955

County-administered rural medical assistance program established; payment, coverage, and eligibility requirements for the CARMA program established; and commissioner of human services directed to seek federal waivers.

MN A08956

Permits the compounding, dispensing and sale of veterinary-specific pharmaceuticals to veterinarians by pharmacists.

MN S868

Enhancing health care market oversight and pharmaceutical access

MN SB14

AN ACT relating to pharmaceutical manufacturers.

MN SF1574

Commissioner of human services selection of a state pharmacy benefit manager through procurement requirement provision, commissioner of human services entrance into a master contract with the state pharmacy benefit manager requirement provision, and program authority and eligibility requirements specification provision

MN HF2242

Commissioner of human services required to select a state pharmacy benefit manager through procurement, commissioner required to enter into a master contract with the state pharmacy benefit manager, program authority and eligibility requirements specified, and report required.

MN HF3476

Patient-Centered Care program established, direct state payments to health care providers authorized, contracting with administrative services organizations authorized, conforming changes made, and money appropriated.

Similar Bills

TN HB2332

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56, Chapter 7 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to pharmacy benefits managers.

TN SB2576

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56, Chapter 7 and Title 71, Chapter 5, relative to pharmacy benefits managers.

CA AB910

Pharmacy benefit management.

MN SF2152

Commissioner of Human Services establishment of a directed pharmacy dispensing payment to improve and maintain access to pharmaceutical services; appropriating money

AR HB1150

To Prohibit A Pharmacy Benefits Manager From Obtaining Certain Pharmacy Permits.

MN HF1479

Provider taxes; quarterly pharmacy refunds established.

MN SF2815

Quarterly pharmacy tax refunds establishment

CA SB41

Pharmacy benefits.