Minnesota SF2152 establishes a directed pharmacy dispensing payment to improve access to pharmaceutical services in rural and underserved areas.

Minnesota SF2152 requires the commissioner of human services to establish a directed pharmacy dispensing payment of $4.50 per filled prescription for eligible outpatient retail pharmacies. This payment aims to improve and maintain access to pharmaceutical services in rural and underserved areas of the state. Managed care and county-based purchasing plans, along with pharmacy benefit managers under contract with these entities, must pay this directed pharmacy dispensing payment to eligible outpatient retail pharmacies for drugs dispensed to medical assistance enrollees.

Minnesota SF2152 establishes a directed pharmacy dispensing payment to improve access to pharmaceutical services in rural and underserved areas.

Minnesota SF2152 requires the commissioner of human services to establish a directed pharmacy dispensing payment of $4.50 per filled prescription for eligible outpatient retail pharmacies. This payment aims to improve and maintain access to pharmaceutical services in rural and underserved areas of the state. Managed care and county-based purchasing plans, along with pharmacy benefit managers under contract with these entities, must pay this directed pharmacy dispensing payment to eligible outpatient retail pharmacies for drugs dispensed to medical assistance enrollees.