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MN SF3256

MN SF3256
Certain pharmacy services coverage and payment modifications


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Introduced
04/03/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to human services; modifying coverage and payment for certain pharmacy services; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 256B.0625, by adding a subdivision; 256L.03, by adding a subdivision.

AI Summary

This bill modifies pharmacy services coverage and payment in Minnesota's medical assistance and MinnesotaCare programs by requiring coverage and reimbursement for certain pharmacist services that fall within both pharmacist and physician scopes of practice. Specifically, medical assistance will now cover services provided by licensed pharmacists that are comparable to those typically provided by physicians, both under fee-for-service and managed care plans. The bill mandates that pharmacists must be reimbursed at the same standard payment rate that would apply if a physician performed the service. The new provisions will apply to medical assistance programs and MinnesotaCare, ensuring pharmacists receive equivalent compensation for qualifying services. The effective date is set for January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever occurs later, with the commissioner of human services required to notify the revisor of statutes once federal approval is obtained. This change aims to expand healthcare access and recognize pharmacists' expanding professional capabilities by ensuring they are appropriately compensated and their services are fully covered.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Health and Human Services (on 04/03/2025)

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