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Medicare Part D Implementation Issues: Key Decisions for States

Medicare Part D Implementation Issues: Key Decisions for States. AcademyHealth & Rutgers October 7, 2004 Joan Henneberry. State Pharmaceutical Assistance Transition Commission. Created by MMA Advise HHS Develop a proposal Submit report to Congress and President by 1/1/05.

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Medicare Part D Implementation Issues: Key Decisions for States

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  1. Medicare Part D Implementation Issues: Key Decisions for States AcademyHealth & RutgersOctober 7, 2004Joan Henneberry

  2. State Pharmaceutical Assistance Transition Commission • Created by MMA • Advise HHS • Develop a proposal • Submit report to Congress and President by 1/1/05

  3. Composition of Commission • 8 SPAPs • 2 other state programs • 3 MA/PBM • 10 other

  4. Subcommittees • Beneficiary Transition • Program Design • Providers/Systems

  5. Lessons from Discount Card Transition • Education critical • Coordination can save state $ • SPAPs as wrap-around • COB major concern • Outreach for pre-duals

  6. Preliminary Recommendations • NPRM • Papers • Public Comment on 10/14/04 • Contact Information • www.cms.hhs.gov • www.medicare.gov • jhenneberry@policy-studies.com

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