,Gearing Up Series--Filling the Holes in Part D: The Essential Role of State Pharmacy Assistance Programs

Gearing Up Series--Filling the Holes in Part D: The Essential Role of State Pharmacy Assistance Programs


 

Publication Date: July 2005

Publisher: Families USA

Author(s): Marc Steinberg; Ingrid VanTuinen

Research Area: Health

Type: Brief

Abstract:

This brief examines the key decisions states will have to make when determining how their Pharmacy Assistance Programs can provide wraparound coverage and explains the special role of these programs under the Medicare drug law. It also discusses how these programs can help with enrollment.