MCL - Act 499 of 2000


ELDER PRESCRIPTION INSURANCE COVERAGE ACT

Act 499 of 2000

AN ACT to create certain prescription programs relating to the elderly; to enhance access to prescription drugs to certain elderly residents of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state departments and agencies; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.


History: 2000, Act 499, Eff. Oct. 1, 2001




The People of the State of Michigan enact:
Document Type Description
Section 550.2001 Section Short title; intent; establishment.
Section 550.2002 Section Definitions.
Section 550.2003 Section EPIC program; provisions; eligibility requirements; enrollment; assessment for medicaid; “institution” explained; business with not more than 1 employee and less than $200,000.00 in assets.
Section 550.2004 Section Expedited enrollment process; temporary eligibility card or voucher; eligibility requirements.
Section 550.2005 Section Brand name drug; copayment.
Section 550.2006 Section Program benefits; duties of department.
Section 550.2007 Section Other senior focused entities; utilization and assistance; establishment of advisory committee.
Section 550.2008 Section Reports.
Section 550.2009 Section Program not as entitlement; limitation on benefits; EPIC as payer of last resort; use of automated system; pharmacy dispensing fee.