Minnesota SF52 establishes dispensing fee requirements for health plan companies and county-based purchasing plans providing prescription drug.

Minnesota SF52 amends the state statutes to impose dispensing fee requirements on health plan companies and county-based purchasing plans that provide prescription drug coverage under the medical assistance program. The bill specifies that these entities must pay a dispensing fee for pharmacy services in dispensing prescribed drugs, with the fee set at least equal to the amount specified in section 256B.0625, subdivision 13e, paragraph (a). The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.

Minnesota SF52 establishes dispensing fee requirements for health plan companies and county-based purchasing plans providing prescription drug.

Minnesota SF52 amends the state statutes to impose dispensing fee requirements on health plan companies and county-based purchasing plans that provide prescription drug coverage under the medical assistance program. The bill specifies that these entities must pay a dispensing fee for pharmacy services in dispensing prescribed drugs, with the fee set at least equal to the amount specified in section 256B.0625, subdivision 13e, paragraph (a). The changes will take effect on January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever is later.