Pharmacists Medicare Relief Act of 2006

Summary

Pharmacists Medicare Relief Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require prompt payment of clean claims to pharmacies by prescription drug plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans (MA-PD Plans). Defines prompt payment as within 14 days from submission for claims submitted electronically, and within 30 days for claims submitted otherwise. Requires payment of interest, also, if a payment is not issued, mailed, or otherwise transmitted within the applicable number of calendar days. Prohibits a Medicare prescription drug card issued by a PDP sponsor or an MA-PD plan, and any related marketing materials, from displaying the name or brand of any pharmacy (co-branding). Prescribes criminal penalties for engaging in prohibited co-branding.

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Timeline

1. 4 May 2006

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 4 May 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 4 May 2006 · Download file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfi00 · Standing

Related records

• related to → Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2006
• related to → Pharmacist Access and Recognition in Medicare (PHARM) Act of 2006
• related to → Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2006
• related to → Pharmacists Medicare Relief Act of 2006