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50% discount on brand-name prescriptions for Medicare Part D
Require pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide a 50% discount on brand-name prescriptions filled in the Medicare Part D coverage gap beginning in 2011 and begin phasing-in federal subsidies for generic prescriptions filled in the Medicare Part D coverage gap.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
July 1st, 2010 | Medicare/Medicaid, National Health Care Reform Legislation, new programs, Uncategorized | Read More
State Balancing Incentive Program in Medicaid
Create the State Balancing Incentive Program in Medicaid to provide enhanced federal matching payments to increase non-institutionally based long-term care services.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
July 1st, 2010 | Medicare/Medicaid, National Health Care Reform Legislation, Uncategorized | Read More
Cease federal funds for Medicare services
Prohibit federal payments to states for Medicaid services related to health care acquired conditions.
Source: Kaiser Family Foundation
July 1st, 2010 | National Health Care Reform Legislation, requirements, Uncategorized | Read More
CLASS program established
Establish a national, voluntary insurance program for purchasing community living assistance services and supports (CLASS program).
July 1st, 2010 | insurance, National Health Care Reform Legislation, Uncategorized | Read More
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NEA: Poor kids can’t learn
May 16, 2012 17:05
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Will Fire Island Wind Farm Affect People and Beluga Whales?
May 10, 2012 16:05
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Resettlement Camps Lead to Better Schools
April 24, 2012 15:04
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Should Alaska Measure Results of Tax Incentives When it Gives Them?
April 20, 2012 14:04
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Alaska Preschool Spending: Does It Work?
April 5, 2012 16:04
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