Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Medicare and Medicaid
Bush Administration Settles Nationwide Class Action in Medicare Prescription Drug Case
July 6th, 2008
Pursuant to a settlement agreement filed in federal court today in the Medicare Part D class action lawsuit Situ v. Leavitt, the Bush administration has agreed to make significant changes to its administration of the prescription drug benefit for low-income beneficiaries. If approved by the judge, the agreement will make it easier for seniors and individuals with disabilities to access the full benefits of the Medicare Part D program and the Low Income Subsidy. The case was filed against Michael Leavitt, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, by the National Senior Citizens Law Center and the Center for Medicare Advocacy in April 2006 and was...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-07-06)
|
