Number: RL33041
Title: Medicare Drug Benefit: Retiree Provisions
Authors: Jennifer O'Sullivan, Domestic Social Policy Division 
Abstract: This report provides a summary of the MMA provisions and an overview of the implementation requirements as outlined by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS, the agency that administers the Medicare program). CMS issued final Part D regulations in January 20053 and has provided, on a periodic basis, supplemental guidance documents on its website.
Pages: 13
Date: February 9, 2006