§ 42-66.2-4. Amount of payment.
(a) The state shall reimburse the consumer up to the percentage rate of the maximum allowable amount per prescription as set forth in § 42-66.2-5 as of the date of purchase of the drug, in accordance with the income eligibility and co-payment shares set forth in § 42-66.2-5. The rebates generated pursuant to § 42-66.2-10 shall be used to offset the state’s payment.
(b) Reimbursement payment will be made to consumers no less than quarterly.
(c) The director is authorized and directed to promulgate rules relating to the process by which consumers submit claims for reimbursement including what documentation must be provided by the consumer.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 343, § 1; P.L. 1992, ch. 133, art. 52, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 55, art. 30, § 2; P.L. 2000, ch. 143, § 2; P.L. 2000, ch. 195, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 253, § 2; P.L. 2002, ch. 65, art. 37, § 1; P.L. 2005, ch. 117, art. 22, § 1; P.L. 2011, ch. 151, art. 23, § 4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 42 - State Affairs and Government
Chapter 42-66.2 - Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly Act
Section 42-66.2-1. - Short title.
Section 42-66.2-2. - Program established.
Section 42-66.2-3. - Definitions.
Section 42-66.2-4. - Amount of payment.
Section 42-66.2-4.1. - Catastrophic illness coverage.
Section 42-66.2-5. - Persons eligible.
Section 42-66.2-6. - Responsibilities of office of healthy aging.
Section 42-66.2-7. - Contract.
Section 42-66.2-8. - Penalties.
Section 42-66.2-9. - Annual report.
Section 42-66.2-10. - Pharmaceutical manufacturer drug rebates.