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As of early 2007, at least
38 states had passed some type of
state pharmaceutical assistance law
and four others had executive agency
initiatives, for a total of 42 states
with assistance programs enacted or
authorized. 2 Most use state
funds to help pay for a portion of the cost
of pharmaceuticals for eligible residents
who meet age and income criteria. Some
states also have established cost-sharing
features including co-payments, annual
enrollment fees, or monthly limits.
Other states are operating
or authorizing broader discount programs
aimed at assisting people lacking private
insurance, or even the general consuming
public. In separate actions, all 50 states
have adjusted Medicaid pharmaceutical policy
in the past six years. NCSL now has more
than 70 reports and presentations on
pharmaceuticals, most of which are online
and listed below. |
