Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Initiative helps low-income beneficiaries sign up for drug discount card

Published in Biotech Law Weekly, July 2nd, 2004

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Tommy G. Thompson has announced an initiative that will target enrolling low-income seniors and people with disabilities in the Medicare-approved drug discount card program, so that they take advantage of discounts and $1200 over the next 18 months to pay for their prescription medicines.

While the Medicare-approved drug discount card program provides savings for all participants, seniors and people with disabilities who qualify for the $1200 credit - $600 in 2004 and $600 in 2005 - will reap the greatest benefits, Thompson said.

"Seniors and persons with disabilities need to take advantage...

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Source: Biotech Law Weekly (2004-07-02)

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