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1. Authorization. To the extent permitted by federal law, with regard to the Medicare Part D benefit established in the federal Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, Public Law 108-173, the department may:
A. Serve as an authorized representative for MaineCare members for the purpose of enrollment into a Medicare Part D plan;
B. Apply for Medicare Part D benefits and subsidies on behalf of MaineCare members;
C. Establish rules by which MaineCare members may opt out of the procedures under paragraphs A and B;
D. At its discretion, file exceptions and appeals on behalf of MaineCare members who are beneficiaries under Medicare Part D. The department may identify a designee for this function; and
E. Identify objective criteria for evaluating Medicare Part D plans for the purposes of assisting or enrolling MaineCare members in Medicare Part D plans.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 22. Health and Welfare § 3174-II. Relationship to federal Medicare program - last updated January 01, 2019 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-22-health-and-welfare/me-rev-st-tit-22-sect-3174-ii/
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