Medicare: Payments for Covered Part B Prescription Drugs (CRS Report for Congress)
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| Release Date |
Revised June 30, 2006 |
| Report Number |
RL31419 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Jennifer O'Sullivan, Domestic Social Policy Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
Currently, Medicare does not cover most outpatient prescription drugs.However, beginning in 2006, beneficiaries will be able to obtain assistance with theirdrug costs under the new Medicare Part D. A few categories of drugs, listed in theMedicare statute, are specifically paid for under the current Part B program. Theseinclude immunosuppressive drugs following a transplant paid for by Medicare,certain oral cancer drugs, erythropoietin (EPO) for persons with chronic renal failurewho are on dialysis, drugs (which are not self-administered) which are administered"incident to" a physician's professional service, and drugs necessary for the effectiveuse of covered durable medical equipment.
