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Coverage Gap Discount Program - Timely Payment Determination

Guidance for pharmaceutical manufacturers on the implementation of the new Direct Payment Process (DPP) and to simplify ability to comply with timely payment requirements associated with the Medicare Coverage Gap Discount Program (CGDP).

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Final

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

Issue Date: August 24, 2015

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