HF1652 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Health; formulary changes prohibited during the plan year.
Related bill: SF1806
AI Generated Summary
This Minnesota bill prohibits health plans from making certain formulary changes during a plan year for enrollees who have already been prescribed a drug. Specifically, it prevents the removal of a drug from the formulary or an increase in the cost of a drug for the duration of the enrollees' plan year, with certain exceptions.
Exceptions include: 1. If the drug is deemed unsafe by the FDA, withdrawn by the FDA or manufacturer, or if new research indicates serious risks. 2. If a brand-name drug is replaced by a therapeutically equivalent or interchangeable generic or biosimilar drug at a lower cost, provided at least 60 days' notice is given to prescribers, pharmacists, and affected enrollees.
The bill aims to ensure prescription drug stability for enrollees while allowing necessary changes to protect patient safety and reduce costs.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
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February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
February 26, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Health Finance and Policy |
March 11, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 19, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
March 31, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added |