The Conference Committee on SF 2995, the Health Budget Bill, has been appointed and is currently meeting to produce a final bill. The Conferees include Senators Boldon, Kupec, Wiklund, Abeler and Morrison; and Representatives Keeler, Liebling, Pinto, Schomacker and Bierman. Several key pharmacy provisions are in the mix including:
- Pharmacy benefit carve-in to Fee-for-Service
- Pharmacy Technician immunization authority
- Payment for pharmacy services
- Requirement for on-going Cost of Dispensing surveys
NACDS has been working with the Minnesota Retailers Association, the Minnesota Pharmacy Association and members to help advance and support these provisions throughout the session. Once the conference committee report is finalized, the bill will go before the General Assembly for approval.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.