H1352
An Act establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors
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Bill overview
This bill proposes establishing a prescription drug rebate program specifically for seniors in Massachusetts. The program aims to lower the cost of medications for older adults by requiring drug manufacturers to provide rebates to the state, which would then be distributed to eligible seniors. This would help alleviate the financial burden of prescription drugs for a significant portion of the state’s population.
Key provisions
- Requires drug manufacturers to provide rebates on prescription drugs.
- Establishes a mechanism for distributing these rebates to seniors.
- Focuses on lowering the cost of medications for older adults.
- The program is intended to help seniors afford necessary medications.
Who is affected
- Seniors in Massachusetts
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- The state of Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Creates a new state-sponsored rebate program for prescription drugs.
- Potentially reduces the out-of-pocket costs for seniors on medications.
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Primary sponsor
Nicholas A. Boldyga
Cosponsor
Nicholas A. Boldyga
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Bill H.1352 194th (Current)
An Act establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors
By Representative Boldyga of Southwick, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1352) of Nicholas A. Boldyga relative to establishing a prescription drug rebate program for seniors. Health Care Financing.
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Presenter: Nicholas A. Boldyga
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Bill History
Displaying 8 actions for Bill H.1352
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 3/31/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on Elder Affairs |
| 4/3/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/27/2025 | Joint | Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence |
| 5/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/24/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27) |
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