This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to enhance coverage and payment for certain pharmacy services under both Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare. Specifically, it introduces a new subdivision to section 256B.0625, which allows for medical assistance to cover services provided by licensed pharmacists, aligning their services with those of licensed physicians when within their respective scopes of practice. The bill mandates that reimbursement for these services must be at least equal to the standard payment rate for physicians. Additionally, it establishes that MinnesotaCare must comply with these coverage and payment requirements as specified in the new subdivision.

The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever occurs later. The commissioner of human services is tasked with notifying the revisor of statutes once federal approval is obtained. This legislative update aims to improve access to pharmacy services and ensure equitable reimbursement for pharmacists, thereby enhancing the overall healthcare delivery system in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 256B.0625, 256L.03