To include coverage for tobacco cessation products.
What it does: Rewrites page 8, line 1 through page 9, line 2
Sen. James M. Jeffords (I-VT)Rewrites page 8, line 1 through page 9, line 2
ReplacesPrinted pageRemoves page 8, line 1 through page 9, line 2 of the printed bill. See that page
Inserted: (A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), the term 'covered drug' means--
Inserted: (i) a drug that may be dispensed only upon a prescription and that is described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) of section 1927(k)(2);
Inserted: (ii) a smoking cessation agent that is approved under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as a non-prescription drug and is dispensed upon a prescription;
Inserted: (iii) a biological product described in clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (B) of section 1927(k)(2); or
Inserted: (iv) insulin described in subparagraph (C) of such section; and such term includes a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act and any use of a covered drug for a medically accepted indication (as defined in section 1927(k)(6)).
Inserted: (B) Exclusions.--
Inserted: (i) In general.--The term 'covered drug' does not include drugs or classes of drugs, or their medical uses, which may be excluded from coverage or otherwise restricted under section 1927(d)(2), other than subparagraphs (E) and (G) thereof insofar as they relate to smoking cessation agents, or under section 1927(d)(3).
Original wording
Beginning on page 8, strike line 1 and all that follows through page 9, line 2, and insert the following:
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As printed
SA 964. Mr. BAUCUS (for Mr. Jeffords) proposed an amendment 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; as follows:
Beginning on page 8, strike line 1 and all that follows through page 9, line 2, and insert the following:
“(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D), the term ‘covered drug' means--
“(i) a drug that may be dispensed only upon a prescription and that is described in clause (i) or (ii) of subparagraph (A) of section 1927(k)(2);
“(ii) a smoking cessation agent that is approved under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act as a non-prescription drug and is dispensed upon a prescription;
“(iii) a biological product described in clauses (i) through (iii) of subparagraph (B) of section 1927(k)(2); or
“(iv) insulin described in subparagraph (C) of such section; and such term includes a vaccine licensed under section 351 of the Public Health Service Act and any use of a covered drug for a medically accepted indication (as defined in section 1927(k)(6)).
“(B) Exclusions.--
“(i) In general.--The term ‘covered drug' does not include drugs or classes of drugs, or their medical uses, which may be excluded from coverage or otherwise restricted under section 1927(d)(2), other than subparagraphs (E) and (G) thereof insofar as they relate to smoking cessation agents, or under section 1927(d)(3).
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Proposed amendment SA 964 withdrawn in Senate.
June 27, 2003
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Proposed amendment SA 964 withdrawn in Senate.
June 27, 2003
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8606, S8687)
June 26, 2003
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8480)
June 25, 2003
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8386)
June 24, 2003
Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S8323)
June 23, 2003
Senate amendment submitted
June 20, 2003
Senate amendment proposed (on the floor): Amendment SA 964 proposed by Senator Baucus for Senator Jeffords.(consideration: CR S8286; text: CR S8286)
June 20, 2003
Amendment SA 964 proposed by Senator Baucus for Senator Jeffords. (consideration: CR S8286; text: CR S8286) To include coverage for tobacco cessation products.
June 20, 2003