Case Study: Michigan's Medicaid Prescription Drug Benefit


 

Publication Date: January 2003

Publisher: Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

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Research Area: Health

Type: Report

Coverage: Michigan

Abstract:

This report describes the legislative process behind and content of Michigan's Pharmaceutical Product List (MPPL), a selection of preferred drugs available to be prescribed in the Medicaid program with little restriction. Providers would be required to obtain prior authorization from the state to prescribe any drug not included on the MPPL.