The Basics
| Date: | APRIL 26, 2004 | ||
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| Author: | Jennifer Ryan | ||
| Summary: | This publication provides basic information on state pharmacy assistance programs (SPAPs), which offer discounted prices and/or subsidies to help individuals purchase prescription drugs. The document describes who is eligible, outlines the types of drugs that are covered, and explains the cost-sharing requirements. It also briefly describes Medicaid Pharmacy Plus Waivers and discusses the role of SPAPs in relation to the Medicare prescription drug benefit. |
| NATIONAL HEALTH POLICY FORUM | |
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