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NY S00470

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Ruben Diaz

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Elder Law by adding Section 249-A to create the New York State Prescription Medication Cost Containment Program
  • Authorizes the Executive Director to establish a program offering prescription medication options through Canadian mail order companies for residents qualifying for the Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage Program
  • Requires Canadian mail order companies to be selected through a competitive bidding process designed and implemented by the Executive Director
  • Includes manufacturers and distributors from Canada's research-based pharmaceutical companies as eligible drug suppliers
  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Relates to establishing the NYS prescription medication cost containment program.

Last Action

REFERRED TO AGING

1/6/2016

Committee Referrals

Aging1/7/2015

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