SB 228 — Session Law

… istance Program''. § 3002B. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide payment assistance for prescription drugs and certain Medicare Part D costs to Delaware's low -income senior and disabled citizens who are ineligible for, or d …

… igible for the Delaware Prescription Drug Payment Assistance Program under § 3004B of this title. (3) “Prescription drugs” means drugs that are self -administered or administered by a lay person that have been approved as safe and effectiv …

… e Delaware Prescription Drug Payment Assistance Program under § 3004B of this title. (3) “Prescription drugs” means drugs that are self -administered or administered by a lay person that have been approved as safe and effective by the Fede …

… States. Medications administered only by a clinically trained person are not covered under this program. Prescription drugs covered under this chapter are limited and subject to the provisions of § 3005B of this title and the rules and regul …

… lement the Program in a cost -effective manner and to ensure the Program is the payer of last resort for prescription drugs. The Department shall adopt rules and regulations that include all of the following: (1) Payment assistance may not …

… ent assistance may not exceed $3,000 in a benefit year to assist each eligible person in the purchase of prescription drugs and the payment of certain Medicare Part D costs. (2) Medicare Part D coverage must be primary to payment assistance …

… erage must be primary to payment assistance under the Program. (3) The Department shall restrict covered prescription drugs covered under the Program to those manufactured by pharmaceutical companies that agree to provide manuf acturer rebat …

… am's coverage, the amount of the cost -sharing requirements , and any limitations on access to covered prescription drugs. The Department shall provide notice, when 75% of the cap has been expended. The Department shall also notify indivi …