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HB1384Introduced in the House of Delegates

Maryland Medical Assistance Program - State Pharmacy Benefits Manager

Introduced

Introduced by Nicholaus Kipke, District 31

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Requiring, on or before July 1, 2028, the Maryland Department of Health to select and contract with a State pharmacy benefits manager; requiring that each managed care contract entered into or renewed after July 1, 2028, require the managed care organization to contract with and use the State pharmacy benefits manager; and requiring the Department to engage an independent consultant to advise it in selecting and contracting with the State pharmacy benefits manager.

Where it stands

Withdrawn by Sponsor

March 20, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Health

  2. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m.

  3. Withdrawn by Sponsor

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