2002 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1227

File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Delegates Shriver and Hurson
Entitled:
Citizens' Prescription Drug Benefit Program

Synopsis:

Establishing the Citizens' Prescription Drug Benefit Program in the Department of Budget and Management; authorizing the Department to contract with a pharmacy benefit manager; requiring specified persons to participate in the Program; requiring the distribution of a prescription drug benefit card to participants; requiring the Program to include an annual fee; requiring the Department to report to specified committees by October 1, 2003; requiring the Department to make benefits available by January 1, 2003; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/8
First Reading Economic Matters
2/13
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
2/22
Hearing cancelled
2/25
Re-referred Economic Matters & Environmental Matters
2/22
Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Mark K. Shriver, District 15
Delegate John A. Hurson, District 18
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF
CONTRACTS -see also- LAND INSTALLMENT CONTRACTS; PROCUREMENT
DRUGS -see also- CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUB; SUBSTANCE ABUSE
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
FEES -see also- DEVELOPMENT FEES AND TAXES
HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMOS; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF
IDENTIFICATION
MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS -see also- HEALTH MAINT ORGS
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
PRICES -see also- CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
REPORTS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
STATE EMPLOYEES
Bill affects the following Statutes:
State Finance and Procurement
( 3-1001 , 3-1002 , 3-1003 , 3-1004 , 3-1005 , 3-1006 , 3-1007 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered