Texas DADS has published a new provider letter regarding Medicare Rx. as impacts Nursing Homes and ICF-MRs . The letter addresses dual beneficiaries of Medicaid/Medicare:
Effective January 1, 2006, all full-dual Medicare beneficiaries (Medicare beneficiaries who currently receive prescription drug coverage through Medicaid) will be transitioned from Medicaid prescription drug coverage to the new Medicare Rx Prescription Drug coverage (Medicare Rx). We are providing you with information that can help your facility prepare for the implementation of Medicare Rx.
The rest of the letter gives relevant information and can be accessed through PDF file by clicking here
