Mont. Admin. R. 37.81.301 - BIG SKY RX SCOPE AND PURPOSE
(1) On
January 1, 2006, Medicare Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs) became available to
people with Medicare. This is a voluntary federal program created by the
Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA)
42
USC 1302,
1395w-101
through
1395w-152,
and
1395
hh. It is referred to as "Medicare Part D" in these rules and implemented in 42
CFR part 423.
(2) An individual
entitled to benefits under Medicare Part A or enrolled in Medicare Part B is
eligible to enroll in a Medicare Part D PDP. An individual enrolled in a PDP is
responsible for the premium and receives prescription drug coverage. There is
also a federal premium subsidy called "Social Security Extra Help" for some
individuals that assists in paying copayments, deductibles, and
premiums.
(3) The purpose of
Montana's Big Sky Rx Program is to pay a portion or all of the cost of the PDP
premium for eligible Montana residents.
(4) The individual enrolled in Part D must
choose and enroll in a federally approved PDP.
(5) The program does not provide assistance
with selecting or enrolling in a PDP.
Notes
53-2-201, 53-6-1004, MCA; IMP, 53-2-201, 53-6-1001, 53-6-1004, 53-6-1005, MCA;
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