§ 48-831.31. Establishment of AccessRx for uninsured District residents.

Current through October 23, 2012

The Department shall conduct a program to negotiate low-cost prescription and nonprescription drugs, medications, and medical supplies for uninsured District residents ("AccessRx for uninsured"). The Director shall provide sufficient personnel to ensure efficient administration of the program. The extent and magnitude of the program shall be determined by the Director on the basis of the calculated need of the recipient population and available funds.

                
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(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-164, § 131, 51 DCR 3688.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 15-164, see notes following § 48-831.01.

§ 48-831.32. Eligibility of the uninsured.

Current through October 23, 2012 Back to Top

To be eligible, an individual shall:

(1) Be a resident of the District;

(2) Have a household income that is not more than 350% of the federal poverty level; and

(3) Not be enrolled in any public or private medical insurance program.

                
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(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-164, § 132, 51 DCR 3688.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 15-164, see notes following § 48-831.01.

§ 48-831.33. Discounted prices for uninsured qualified residents.

Current through October 23, 2012 Back to Top

(a) Any participating retail pharmacy that sells prescription drugs covered by a rebate agreement pursuant to § 48-831.05 shall discount the retail price of those drugs sold to uninsured qualified residents.

(b) The Department shall establish discounted prices for drugs covered by a rebate agreement and shall promote the use of efficacious and reduced-cost drugs, taking into consideration reduced prices for state and federally capped drug programs, differential dispensing fees, administrative overhead, and incentive payments.

(d) Beginning no later than October 1, 2005, a participating retail pharmacy shall offer the secondary discounted price, if available.

                
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(May 18, 2004, D.C. Law 15-164, § 133, 51 DCR 3688.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Legislative History of Laws

For Law 15-164, see notes following § 48-831.01.