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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Paul McMurtry

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act relative to MassHealth managed care pharmacy benefit reimbursement rates.

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PETITION OF:

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act relative to MassHealth managed care pharmacy benefit reimbursement rates.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. 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."