Maryland Medical Assistance Program - State Pharmacy Benefits Manager
Sponsor: Nicholaus R. Kipke (District 31)Committee: HealthSubject: Public HealthStatus: Unfavorable Report by Health; Withdrawn (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
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.
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Testimony (9)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Horton, Aliyahlobbyist | Maryland Pharmacists Association | Oral |
| FAV | Morgan, Brooklyn | National Community Pharmacists Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gilleland, Emily | Office of Delegate Nic Kipke | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Paddy, Michaellobbyist | Public Policy Partners | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Kipke, Delegate Kipkelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Lake, Keith | AHIP - Washington, DC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Lynch, Meghan | Maryland Department of Health | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Winn, Josephlobbyist | Maryland Managed Care Organization Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Johansen, Michaellobbyist | RWL | Oral |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVPaddy, MichaelPublic Policy PartnersRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.…
UNFWinn, JosephMaryland Managed Care Organization AssociationRegistered for: Maryland Managed Care Organization Association; United Healthcare Services, Inc.
UNFJohansen, MichaelRWLRegistered for: 1/ST Racing MD LLC; ASC Engineered Solutions; Access Holdings Management Company, LLC; Alterwood Health, Inc.; Ashley, Inc.; Baltimore Streetcar Museum…