S.Amdt. 1049
What it does: Rewrites page 39, line 23 through page 40, line 2
Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI)What it changes
1 change to S. 1
Rewrites page 39, line 23 through page 40, line 2
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 39, line 23 through page 40, line 2 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (E) Restrictions on removing drugs from formulary.--An eligible entity may not remove a drug from the formulary under the plan--
Inserted: (i) during the 2-year contract for the plan; and
Inserted: (ii) unless the entity has provided appropriate notice to beneficiaries, physicians, and pharmacists that the drug will be removed at the beginning of the subsequent 2-year contract for the plan.
Original wording
Beginning on page 39, strike line 23 through page 40, line 2, and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 1049. Mr. LEVIN submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the bill S. 1, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make improvements in the medicare program, to provide prescription drug coverage under the medicare program, and for other purposes; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows:
Beginning on page 39, strike line 23 through page 40, line 2, and insert the following:
“(E) Restrictions on removing drugs from formulary.--An eligible entity may not remove a drug from the formulary under the plan--
“(i) during the 2-year contract for the plan; and
“(ii) unless the entity has provided appropriate notice to beneficiaries, physicians, and pharmacists that the drug will be removed at the beginning of the subsequent 2-year contract for the plan.
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Senate amendment submitted
June 25, 2003