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PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor
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Ch. 544
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(2) As a condition of participation, the Department may require
Maryland Pharmacy Assistance Program participants to apply for eligibility in the
Maryland Medical Assistance Program within 60 days of notification to do so by the
Department.
(3) The rules and regulations shall require that the recipient be given
notice and an opportunity for a hearing before eligibility may be denied, restricted, or
terminated under this subsection.
(E) (1) THE SECRETARY, IN COOPERATION WITH THE MARYLAND HEALTH
CARE COMMISSION AND OTHER APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES, SHALL STUDY AND
PROPOSE A BUY IN PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR THE ELDERLY WHO
HAVE ASSETS AND INCOMES OVER THE ELIGIBILITY LEVELS ESTABLISHED UNDER
SUBSECTION (A)(1) AND (2) OF THIS SECTION.
(2) THE SECRETARY SHALL GIVE PRIORITY TO ADOPTING A PROGRAM
REQUIRED TO BE PROPOSED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION.
(3) ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2000, THE SECRETARY SHALL ISSUE A
FINAL REPORT ON THE PROPOSAL AND ON A COMPREHENSIVE STRATEGY FOR, AND
ESTIMATE OF COSTS OF, THIS PROPOSAL TO THE GOVERNOR AND, SUBJECT TO §
2-1246 OF THE STATE GOVERNMENT ARTICLE, TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
(E) THE SECRETARY SHALL DEVELOP A PROGRAM, IN CONSULTATION WITH
APPROPRIATE STATE AGENCIES, THAT WILL ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO THE
MARYLAND PHARMACY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO SEEK PRESCRIPTION COVERAGE
THROUGH:
(1) FREE PROGRAMS OFFERED BY DRUG MANUFACTURERS? AND
(2) IF APPLICABLE. THE AIDS ADMINISTRATION.
(E) THE SECRETARY SHALL DEVELOP A PROGRAM, IN CONSULTATION WITH
APPROPRIATE AGENCIES, THAT WILL PROVIDE INFORMATION TO INELIGIBLE
MARYLAND PHARMACY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICANTS REGARDING OTHER
PROGRAMS THAT THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR INCLUDING FREE PROGRAMS
OFFERED BY DRUG MANUFACTURERS.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That:
(1) The Secretary of Health and Mental Hygiene, in cooperation with the
Maryland Health Care Commission, the Department of Aging, the University of
Maryland School of Pharmacy, two senior citizens appointed by the Governor, and
other appropriate State agencies, shall study and propose report on the possibility of a
buy-in prescription assistance program for the elderly who have assets and incomes
over the eligibility levels established under the Maryland Pharmacy Assistance
Program.
(2) On or before December 1, 2000, the Secretary of Health and Mental
Hygiene shall issue a final report on the proposal findings required under paragraph
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