Pennsylvania Statutes Title 72 P.S. Taxation and Fiscal Affairs § 3761-531. Definitions

The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

“LIS.”  Low-income subsidy assistance from Part D provided by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-173, 117 Stat. 2066) to help pay for annual premiums, deductibles and copayments charged to individuals enrolled in Part D by prescription plans approved under that act.

“Noncoverage phase.”  The deductible phase or the difference between Part D initial coverage and catastrophic coverage for certain Part D enrollees, as set forth in section 1860D-2   1 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-173, 117 Stat.  2066).

“Part D eligible individual.”  An eligible person who is entitled to benefits under Part A of Medicare or enrolled in Part B of Medicare, as specified in section 1860D-1   2 of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (Public Law 108-173, 117 Stat. 2066).

“Part D enrollee.”  A claimant enrolled in a Part D plan.

“Part D provider.”  A pharmacy or other prescription drug dispenser authorized by a Part D enrollee's Part D plan.