In Brief: Pennsylvania PACE
Executive Summary
Pennsylvania PACE: Expanded drug assistance program signed into law by Gov. Ridge (R) Nov. 21. Traditional PACE income eligibility limits increase by $1,000. The law also establishes a new tier of eligibility, PACENET, extending limits another $2,000 for modified PACE benefits. PACENET includes a $500 deductible and a $8 copay for generic drugs or a $15 copay for brands ("The Pink Sheet" Sept. 23, T&G-11)...