Medicaid Pharmacy Benefits State Fact Sheets
These state fact sheets offer a snapshot of the administration and delivery of Medicaid pharmacy benefits in each state.
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State Medicaid Management of Prescription Drugs for HIV Treatment and Prevention
Issue BriefThis data note, primarily based on a survey of state Medicaid pharmacies, reviews cost-containment policies and protections as they relate to antiretrovirals for treatment and prevention of HIV.
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Insulin Costs and Coverage in Medicare Part D
Issue BriefIn light of heightened attention to insulin and the Trump Administration’s new Part D model to address out-of-pocket costs for insulin for Medicare beneficiaries, we analyzed out-of-pocket spending on insulin by beneficiaries enrolled in Part D drug plans, variation in Part D plan formulary coverage and tier placement of insulin products, and trends in prices for insulin.
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States are Shifting How They Cover Prescription Drugs in Response to COVID-19
Policy WatchMedicaid beneficiaries, particularly those with chronic conditions, will need access to medications even during social distancing and their ability to meet with providers to obtain refills may be hindered. States are updating policies to allow beneficiaries to access medications during this public health emergency.
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How State Medicaid Programs are Managing Prescription Drug Costs: Results from a State Medicaid Pharmacy Survey for State Fiscal Years 2019 and 2020
ReportThis report summarizes results from a Medicaid pharmacy benefit survey of all 50 states and the District of Columbia (DC) conducted by Kaiser Family Foundation and Health Management Associates in 2019.
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Examining Medicare Part D Policies for Extended Supplies of Medication
Issue BriefMedicare Part D plan sponsors, which provide drug coverage to 45 million older adults and people with disabilities, have the option to relax their ‘refill too soon’ restrictions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as part of efforts to ensure adequate access to medications in disasters or emergencies. This analysis examines the share of Part D enrollees who currently have access to extended supplies of generic, brand-name, and specialty-tier drugs covered by their plan in…
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Retail Sales for Prescription Drugs Filled at Pharmacies by Payer
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Retail Prescription Drugs Filled at Pharmacies per Capita
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Number of Retail Prescription Drugs Filled at Pharmacies by Payer
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Where Do the Democratic Candidates Stand on Health Reform and Prescription Drug Prices?
FeatureThis quick primer explains where the 7 Democratic candidates for president participating in the Feb. 25 debate in South Carolina stand on health reform.