Medicare Endorsed Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Managed care plans (Medical care).

Medical economics.

Prices.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2004

Summary:

Explains a temporary program established under the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 which requires HHS to endorse private sector prescription drug discount card programs that meet certain conditions. Summarizes key program features, including program eligibility, transitional assistance, card sponsor qualifications and endorsement, enrollment in an endorsed plan, program design, and special endorsements. Reviews CMS activities relating to the program, analyzes program impact, and discusses miscellaneous program issues, including beneficiary plan selection and price negotiation

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Medicare Endorsed Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

Publisher Number:

CRS-2004-DSP-0401

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