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Medicare Endorsed Prescription Drug Discount Card Program (CRS Report for Congress)

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Release Date Revised Aug. 19, 2004
Report Number RL32283
Report Type Report
Authors Jennifer OSullivan, Domestic Social Policy Division
Source Agency Congressional Research Service
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Summary:

On December 15, 2003, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issues interim final regulations for the endorsed card program. Sponsors will begin enrolling beneficiaries in May 2004 and begin offering access to discounts and transitional assistance in June 2004. This report provides an overview of the major features of the card program and highlights some of the major implementation issues raised to date.