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Prescription Drugs
Recent News
- 50% Discount on Part D Brand Name Drugs Continues for 2012; 14% Discount on Generics
- Nov 8, 2011 Prescription Drugs Starting January 1, 2012, beneficiaries who reach the Part D coverage gap continue to have a 50% discount on their brand name drugs; their generic drug discount will double to 14%, up from 7% in 2011.
- 50% Discount on Part D Brand Name Drugs Starts January 1st
- Oct. 26, 2010 As of January 1, 2011, beneficiaries in the coverage gap will receive a 50% discount on all Part D covered brand name drugs and a 7% discount on generic drugs.
- CHA Board Member Highlight: Professor Leads Students in Extensive Part D Community Outreach
- Jan. 25, 2010
- New Prescription Drug Safety Net System for Uncovered Low-Income Beneficiaries
- NOv. 16, 2009
- Reviewing TrOOP and a Little-Known “Cash Price Policy” — Do You Know What Costs Count?
- Nov. 12, 2008
- Need Help in the Part D Donut Hole? – A Review of PAPs and the Co-Pay Relief Program
- Sep. 11, 2008
- CMS Issues Updated Best Available Evidence Policy Memo
- Aug. 18, 2008
- Guide to CMS, SSA and Medicare Plan Mailings for Beneficiaries this Fall
- Aug. 14, 2008
- Medicare Part D Lawsuit Settlement Helps Shorten Delays in Getting Medication for Low-Income Beneficiaries
- JULY 30, 2008
- Is Your Pharmacy Profiting at Your Expense?
- JUNE 16, 2008
- Remember Your Transition Drug Supplies – Important Prescription Access Rights for Beneficiaries
- JAN. 24, 2008
- Reminder: Creditable Coverage Disclosure Required of Entities Offering Drug Coverage to Medicare Beneficiaries
- NOV. 2007
- Standardizing Prescription Drug Labels Legislation Signed into Law
- NOV. 2007
- CMS Orders All Involuntarily Disenrolled Sierra Rx Members to be Reinstated
- JUNE 2007
- California Pharmacists Association Supports State Pharmacists in Serving Medicare Beneficiaries
- APR. 2007
- The California Board of Pharmacy Plays Key Role in Consumer Access and Medication Safety
- FEB. 2007
- Seniors Experience Higher Rate of Medication Errors
- DEC. 2006
- Doubt Cast on ‘Safety Argument’ Regarding Canadian Drugs
- OCT. 2006
- Have CMS and OIG Clarifications Had Any Effect on PAP Availability?
- OCT. 2006
- Part D Plans Present a Regulatory Dilemma
- AUG. 2006
- Center for Public Integrity
- APR. 2006 Website Highlight
- Is Public Outcry Pushing PAPs Back into the Picture?
- JUNE 2006
- Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs Helps People Save Money!
- APR. 2006