Establishes a Minnesota prescription drug purchasing program to provide discounted drugs to enrollees.

The bill establishes a prescription drug purchasing program administered by the commissioner of human services. The program aims to make prescription drugs available at the lowest possible cost to program participants, which include medical assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees. The commissioner must also promote health through discounted drugs, maintain a list of recommended drugs, administer prescription drug benefits, and adjudicate pharmacy claims. The commissioner must seek federal approval and notify the revisor of statutes upon approval.

Establishes a Minnesota prescription drug purchasing program to provide discounted drugs to enrollees.

The bill establishes a prescription drug purchasing program administered by the commissioner of human services. The program aims to make prescription drugs available at the lowest possible cost to program participants, which include medical assistance and MinnesotaCare enrollees. The commissioner must also promote health through discounted drugs, maintain a list of recommended drugs, administer prescription drug benefits, and adjudicate pharmacy claims. The commissioner must seek federal approval and notify the revisor of statutes upon approval.