Bill > H1279

This bill establishes a special commission to assess contracts between the MassHealth program, which is the state's Medicaid program, and pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs). The commission will be tasked with evaluating the potential transition of MassHealth from its existing drug purchasing contract model with PBMs to a pass-through model, which would directly pass through drug costs to MassHealth without additional fees from PBMs. The commission will consist of 10 members, including state officials, legislative leaders, and representatives from the PBM and pharmacy industries. The commission is required to submit a report with its findings and any proposed legislation within one year of the bill's passage.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1279