Dispensing fee requirements imposed on health plan companies and county-based purchasing plans providing prescription drug coverage in the medical assistance program.

HF 464 requires health plan companies and county-based purchasing plans providing prescription drug coverage under Minnesota's medical assistance program (Medicaid) to pay pharmacies a minimum dispensing fee. The bill mandates this fee must be at least equal to the amount specified in Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0625, subdivision 13e, paragraph (a), for each prescribed drug dispensed. This requirement takes effect on January 1, 2026, or upon federal approval, whichever comes later, and applies to all covered prescription drug services. The bill directly affects pharmacy reimbursement rates for these specific health plans within the state's Medicaid program.