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S 3159119th CongressIn Committee
Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK] (R-Oklahoma)
HealthcareSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The bill establishes temporary supply fees for long-term care pharmacies dispensing Medicare Part D drugs to eligible beneficiaries in 2026-2027, mandates penalties for non-payment, and requires a GAO study on economic sustainability.
Key Points
- 1Long-term care pharmacies receive $30 supply fees per specified prescription in 2026, adjusted for 2027 based on annual percentage increases.
- 2PDP sponsors and MA-PD plans face civil money penalties of at least $10,000 for each failure to pay required supply fees.
- 3GAO must analyze payment trends, compliance costs, and rural market access for long-term care pharmacies in Medicare Part D.
Impact Areas
Long-term care pharmaciesMedicare Part D beneficiariesPrescription drug plan sponsorsMA-PD organizationsRural healthcare markets
Generated by legislative-analyst-v1 on Nov 12, 2025