To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for continuity of coverage of prescription drugs under Medicare prescription drug plans for full-benefit dual eligible individuals.

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HR 4937

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Mar 9, 2006

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be ...

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Drugs Finance and Financial Sector Health Health insurance Health maintenance organizations Managed care Medicaid Medicare Prescription pricing Social Welfare Welfare recipients

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Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program ) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for continuity of coverage of prescription drugs under Medicare prescription drug plans for full-benefit dual eligible individuals transitioning from Medicaid coverage.

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Mar 9, 2006

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 9, 2006

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