Pennsylvania PACE legislation proposes differential co-pay for generics.
Executive Summary
PENNSYLVANIA "PACENET" TO INCLUDE DIFFERENTIAL GENERIC CO-PAY as part of legislation proposed by Gov. Tom Ridge (R) to expand Pharmaceutical Assistance Contract for the Elderly benefits in the state. Ridge is proposing a new tier of eligibility, called PACENET, that would involve an $8 co-pay for generic drugs or a $15 co-pay for brands. The current PACE program calls for a $6 co-pay for all prescriptions. The bill is being sponsored by state Sen. David Heckler (R).