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NY S02520

NY S02520
Relates to temporarily exempting covered entities under the federal 340B program and comprehensive HIV special needs plans.


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Introduced
01/21/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend part FFF of chapter 56 of the laws of 2020, amending the public health law relating to extending and enhancing the Medicaid drug cap and to reduce unnecessary pharmacy benefit manager costs to the Medicaid program, in relation to temporarily exempting covered entities under the federal 340B program and comprehensive HIV special needs plans

AI Summary

This bill temporarily exempts two entities from the removal of the pharmacy benefit from the Medicaid managed care benefit package until April 1, 2025: (1) providers eligible under the federal 340B drug discount program, which requires drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to eligible health care organizations/covered entities at significantly reduced prices, and (2) comprehensive HIV special needs plans, which are specialized Medicaid managed care plans that provide coordinated care for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (22)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HEALTH (on 01/05/2022)

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