Dispensing fee requirements imposed on health plan companies providing prescription coverage.

This bill requires health insurance companies in Minnesota that offer prescription coverage to pay a minimum dispensing fee to pharmacies. The fee amount must be at least equal to the current standard set for medical assistance programs, ensuring pharmacies receive consistent compensation for dispensing drugs. However, the law specifically excludes managed care plans and county-based purchasing plans that serve public health care program enrollees. By establishing this floor for payments, the legislation aims to standardize how private health plans compensate pharmacies for their services.