MA H1055

Bill

MA H1055

To ensure access to generic medications

Introduced
01/22/2019

In Committee
01/22/2019

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to access to generic medications. Financial Services.

AI Summary

This bill aims to ensure access to generic medications by regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and covered entities. It establishes requirements for PBMs and covered entities regarding the use of maximum allowable cost (MAC) lists, which set the maximum amount they will reimburse pharmacies for drugs. The bill requires PBMs and covered entities to ensure MACs are equal to or greater than pharmacies' acquisition costs, update MAC lists at least every 3 business days, and establish a process for pharmacies to appeal MAC prices. It also prohibits PBMs from restricting pharmacies from disclosing certain healthcare information to patients, such as the availability of alternative therapies or the patient's cost-sharing.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (10)

Donnie Berthiaume (R), Carole Fiola (D), Carmine Gentile (D), Pat Haddad (D), Brad Jones (R), Paul McMurtry (D), James Murphy (D), Shaunna O'Connell (R), John Rogers (D), Steve Ultrino (D),

Last Action

Reporting date extended to Tuesday December 29, 2020, pending concurrence (on 06/18/2020)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1055

(10 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1055	02/27/2019
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1055.pdf	02/27/2019

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