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CT HB05351

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Joan Hartley

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Origin

House of Representatives

2010 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Nursing home facilities cannot restrict patients from obtaining prescription drugs through Veterans Affairs prescription drug programs or health plans, effective October 1, 2010
  • Nursing homes may require VA-obtained prescription drugs to be dispensed and administered according to facility policies that comply with state and federal laws
  • Nursing homes must dispense and administer VA prescription drugs in any form of packaging upon patient request
  • Nursing homes may dispense non-VA prescription drugs to patients when needed before VA drugs become available

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Prescription Drug Benefits For Veterans In Nursing Home Facilities.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/18/2010

Committee Referrals

Public Health3/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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