H4494

Massachusetts H4494 prohibits pharmacy benefit managers from discriminating against hospitals and patients in the 340B drug discount program.

Massachusetts H4494 aims to protect hospitals and patients participating in the federal 340B drug discount program from unfair practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The bill prohibits PBMs from imposing penalties, interfering with patient choices, or reimbursing 340B covered entities at lower rates than non-340B entities. It also bans PBMs from assessing fees, restricting network participation, requiring specific contracts, or imposing coverage limitations based on 340B participation. This legislation seeks to ensure equitable treatment for 340B program participants.