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MA H2073
MA H2073Establishing a special commission to study and recommend improvements in the delivery of prescription drug benefits for the citizens of the Commonwealth
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Introduced
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
In Committee
01/20/2015
01/20/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to improvements in the delivery of prescription drug benefits. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a special commission tasked with studying and recommending improvements to how prescription drug benefits are delivered to citizens in the Commonwealth. The commission will examine various methods and programs, including bulk purchasing of medications, discount cards, private insurance drug plans, and the role of pharmaceutical benefit managers (PBMs), which are companies that manage prescription drug benefits on behalf of health insurers, Medicare Part D drug plans, large employers, and government plans. The goal is to identify ways to enhance prescription drug benefits for residents.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4638 (on 09/26/2016)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/House/H2073 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2073 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/H2073.pdf |
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