Section 14-511 - Drug Program established [Part subject to abrogation].

§ 14-511. Drug Program established [Part subject to abrogation].
 

(a)  Establishment.- There is a Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program. 

(b)  Purpose.- The purpose of the Program is to provide Medicare Part D beneficiaries, who meet Program eligibility requirements, with a State subsidy. 

(c)  Administration.- The Board shall contract with a third party to administer the Program. 

(d)  Duties of Administrator.- The Administrator of the Program shall: 

(1) submit a detailed financial accounting of the Program to the Board as often as the Board requires; 

(2) collect and submit to the Board data regarding the utilization patterns and costs for Program enrollees; and 

(3) develop and implement a marketing plan targeted at eligible individuals throughout the State. 
 

[2002, ch. 153, § 7; 2003, ch. 21, § 6; 2005, ch. 281, § 1; ch. 282, § 1; 2006, ch. 345; 2007, chs. 508, 509.]