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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Driscoll of Milton, a petition of William Driscoll and others that the Group Insurance Commission and the Office of Medicaid be authorized to enter into agreements with manufacturer of drugs for purchase of prescribed pharmaceuticals . Health Care Financing.
AI Summary
This bill aims to lower the cost of prescription drugs for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It requires the Group Insurance Commission and the Office of Medicaid to ensure that the net cost of any drug they purchase or pay for, including any discounts or credits, is the same as or less than the lowest price paid by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The bill also requires all state agencies that purchase or pay for prescription drugs to implement this price ceiling by July 1, 2018, and allows them to adopt rules and seek necessary federal waivers to do so.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Mike Connolly (D),
William Crocker (R),
William Driscoll Jr. (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Juana Matias (D),
James Miceli (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4605 (on 06/13/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2983 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2983.pdf |
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