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H.R. 1474

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Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007
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Committee
Latest Action · March 20, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
March 12, 2007
Cosponsors (253)
154D 99R
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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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