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CENTERS FOR MEDICARE & MEDICAID SERVICES RETIREE DRUG SUBSIDY (RDS) PROGRAM GUIDANCE REBATES AND OTHER PRICE CONCESSIONS

Guidance for plan sponsors in the Retiree Drug Subsidy (RDS) program on how to submit cost data for purposes of receiving the RDS. This updated document interprets the regulatory provisions in 42 CFR §423.888 dealing with the reporting of rebates and similar price concessions.

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Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: January 12, 2009

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