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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AN08 Publication ID: Spring 2005 
Title: Medicare Drug Benefit Effective Calendar Year 2006--Title I (CMS-4068-F)  
Abstract: This final rule implements title I of the Medicare Modernization Act, which establishes a new voluntary outpatient prescription drug benefit under a new Medicare part D, beginning January 1, 2006. Coverage for the drug benefit will be provided by private prescription drug plans (PDPs) that offer drug only coverage, or through Medicare Advantage plans or preferred provider plans (PPOs) that will offer prescription drug and non-drug coverage. Plans will offer a standard drug benefit but have the flexibility to vary the drug benefit within actuarial equivalency parameters. Assistance with premiums and cost sharing will be provided to eligible low-income beneficiaries. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 42 CFR 417    42 CFR 423   
Legal Authority: PL 108-173, MMA   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/03/2004  69 FR 46632   
NPRM Comment Period End  10/04/2004    
Notice  07/30/2004  69 FR 45822   
Final Action  01/28/2005  70 FR 4193   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: Federal, State, Tribal 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses, Governmental Jurisdictions  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: Yes 
Related RINs: Related to 0938-AN07 
Agency Contact:
Tracey McCutcheon
Health Insurance Specialist
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Center for Beneficiary Services, 7500 Security Boulevard, C4-25-02,
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone:410 786-6715
Email: tmccutcheon@cms.hhs.gov