72 Pa. Stat. § 3761-531

Current through Pa Acts 2024-35, 2024-56
Section 3761-531 - Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"LIS." Low-income subsidy assistance from Part D provided by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108-173, 117 Stat. 2066) to help pay for annual premiums, deductibles and copayments charged to individuals enrolled in Part D by prescription plans approved under that act.

"Noncoverage phase." The deductible phase or the difference between Part D initial coverage and catastrophic coverage for certain Part D enrollees, as set forth in section 1860D-2 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-173, 117 Stat. 2066).

"Part D eligible individual." An eligible person who is entitled to benefits under Part A of Medicare or enrolled in Part B of Medicare, as specified in section 1860D-1 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 ( Public Law 108-173, 117 Stat. 2066).

"Part D enrollee." A claimant enrolled in a Part D plan.

"Part D provider." A pharmacy or other prescription drug dispenser authorized by a Part D enrollee's Part D plan.

72 P.S. § 3761-531

1971, Aug. 26, P.L. 351, No. 91, §531, added 2006 , July 7, P.L. 1061, No. 111, § 11, imd. effective.