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Senate file 1574 would push Minnesota toward a single‑PBM model for Medicaid, sponsors say
Summary
Senate file 1574, sponsored by Senator Mann and amended in committee, would require Minnesota Medicaid managed care plans to use a single contracted PBM and a state‑preferred formulary, a model sponsors said has saved other states millions. The bill was laid over for further work and a fiscal note.
Senate file 1574, presented by Senator Mann with an adopted author's amendment, would move Minnesota's Medical Assistance pharmacy benefit toward a single‑PBM (pharmacy benefit administrator) model for managed care, with a state‑selected preferred drug list and transparent pricing.
Sponsor rationale and evidence from other states: Senator Mann said the single‑PBM model, first implemented in Kentucky,…
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