Section 208.571

Title XII PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE

Chapter 208

Effective - 05 Oct 2001, 2 histories, see footnote   (history) 

  *208.571.  Missouri Senior Rx clearinghouse established, duties, administration. — 1. Subject to appropriations, there is hereby established the "Missouri Senior Rx Clearinghouse" within the commission for the Missouri Senior Rx program established pursuant to section 208.553. The commission may submit requests for proposal for the third-party administration of the clearinghouse. The third-party administrator of the Missouri Senior Rx program may submit a request for proposal for administration of the clearinghouse. The purpose of the clearinghouse shall include, but not be limited to:

  (1) Assist all Missouri residents in accessing prescription drug programs;

  (2) Educate the public on quality drug programs and cost-containment strategies;

  (3) Serve as a resource for pharmaceutical benefit issues.

  2. The administration of the clearinghouse shall include, but not be limited to:

  (1) Providing a one-stop-shopping clearinghouse for all information for seniors regarding prescription drug coverage programs and health insurance issues;

  (2) Targeting outreach and education including print and media, social service and health care providers to promote the program;

  (3) Maintaining a toll-free 800-phone number staffed by trained customer service representatives;

  (4) Providing the state with measurable data to identify the progress and success of the program, including but not limited to, the number of individuals served, length and type of assistance, follow-up and program evaluation.

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(L. 2001 1st Ex. Sess. H.B. 3 merged with S.B. 4, et al.)

Effective 10-5-01

*Reauthorization date, see § 208.574