This bill provides temporary financial support to long-term care pharmacies that serve Medicare patients by requiring prescription drug plans to pay an additional $30 supply fee per prescription in 2026, increasing modestly in 2027. The legislation affects Medicare beneficiaries in nursing homes and similar long-term care facilities, the insurance plans that cover their medications, and the specialized pharmacies serving these settings. To prevent financial strain on insurance plans, the federal government will reimburse them for these supply fees within 18 months after each year ends. The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to study long-term care pharmacy payment rates and sustainability within a year, providing recommendations to Congress on ensuring stable access to these pharmacy services, particularly in rural areas.
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