Medical assistance coverage of drugs covered by a primary third-party payer required, and coverage of in-network services by medical assistance regardless of network or referral status for a primary third-party payer required.

HF 668 requires Minnesota's Medicaid program (medical assistance) to cover prescription drugs already covered by a patient's primary private insurance, eliminating gaps where Medicaid might otherwise deny coverage for such drugs. It also mandates that Medicaid cover in-network medical services without requiring referrals or network verification when the primary insurance has an in-network provider. This bill directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries and healthcare providers who bill Medicaid, streamlining access to care for patients with dual coverage. The law aims to reduce administrative barriers and ensure consistent coverage for services already authorized by primary insurance.