HR 1474 · 110th Congress · Health

Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-12· Sponsored by Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2007-03-20)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require prompt payment of clean claims to pharmacies by prescription drug plans (PDPs) and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans (MA-PD Plans). Defines "prompt payment" as within 14 calendar days from submission for claims submitted electronically, and within 30 calendar days for claims submitted otherwise. Requires payment of interest, also, if a payment is not issued, mailed, or otherwise transmitted within the applicable number of calendar days. Makes it unlawful for a PDP sponsor to display on any explanatory prescription drug information and enrollee cards the name, brand, or trademark (co-branding) of any pharmacy.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans