Despite innumerable news stories, op-eds, and general negative reaction about the new drug program, CMS apparently didn’t anticipate delays in filling prescriptions for Medicare beneficiaries.
Some beneficiaries have had to pay for prescriptions themselves, and some pharmacies have “loaned” medication until CMS fixes the mess.
Larry Kocot, an adviser to CMS Administrator Mark McClellan, said some of the problems were caused by the late December rush to enroll in the prescription drug benefit plan. (Medical News Today)
