An Act relative to MassHealth managed care pharmacy benefit reimbursement rates
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 6/17/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Friday, July 31, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended until Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/15/2025 from 10:00 AM-04:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| Cosponsor |
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| Paul McMurtry |
| Vanna Howard |
of Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "All MassHealth Managed Care Organizations and Accountable Care Organizations are required to reimburse pharmacies at the same rate as described in the MassHealth Pharmacy Provider Manual. The Commissioner of the Division of Insurance and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall promulgate regulations to enforce the provisions of this act."
Section 9C of Chapter 118E of the General Laws is hereby amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "All MassHealth Managed Care Organizations and Accountable Care Organizations are required to reimburse pharmacies at the same rate as described in the MassHealth Pharmacy Provider Manual. The Commissioner of the Division of Insurance and the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall promulgate regulations to enforce the provisions of this act."