H.R.904 - Medicaid Prescription Drug Rebate Equalization Act of 2009

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for enrollees of Medicaid managed care organizations by extending the discounts offered under fee-for-service Medicaid to such organizations. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for enrollees of Medicaid managed care organizations by extending the discounts offered under fee-for-service Medicaid to such organizations. as introduced.
  • Short: Medicaid Prescription Drug Rebate Equalization Act of 2009 as introduced.

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2/4/2009--Introduced.Medicaid Prescription Drug Rebate Equalization Act of 2009 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for enrollees of Medicaid managed care organizations by extending to such organizations the discounts offered u

Official Summary

2/4/2009--Introduced.Medicaid Prescription Drug Rebate Equalization Act of 2009 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to reduce the costs of prescription drugs for enrollees of Medicaid managed care organizations by extending to such organizations the discounts offered under fee-for-service Medicaid plans. Requires the state contract with a Medicaid managed care organization to require that payment for covered outpatient drugs dispensed to Medicaid-eligible individuals enrolled with the organization be subject to the same rebate as the state is subject to. Requires also that capitation rates paid to the organization be:
(1) based on actual cost experience related to rebates; and
(2) subject to the federal regulations requiring actuarially sound rates.

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09/01/10
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06/23/10
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Franks oompff as a Democrat in Springfield did get two pieces of legislation he introduced passed; House Resolutions 874 and HR 904. Jesse White Tumblers in a Crystal Lake 4th of July Parade. ...

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