Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to modify the coverage and payment structure for pharmacy services under Minnesota’s medical assistance programs.

Main Provisions

• The bill proposes an amendment to the current statutes to include coverage for services provided by licensed pharmacists.
• Under the proposed changes, services that fall within both the scope of practice for pharmacists and physicians will be covered under medical assistance.
• Both fee-for-service and managed care plans under medical assistance will be required to reimburse pharmacists for these services.

Significant Changes

• The bill adds a provision to ensure that pharmacists are reimbursed at the same rate as physicians for providing equivalent services within their scope of practice. This means that if a pharmacist performs a service that can also be provided by a physician, they will receive the same payment rate as a physician for that service.

Relevant Terms

• Human Services
• Pharmacy Services
• Medical Assistance
• Licensed Pharmacist
• Scope of Practice
• Fee-for-Service
• Managed Care Plan
• Reimbursement Rate