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Prescription Drug Discount Card Program

A program developed by the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 that offers eligible Medicare beneficiaries access to discount prices (10 to 25 percent) on a variety of prescription drugs. The program offers certain low-income individuals a $600 per year subsidy towards drug coverage.

Critical Access Hospital (CAH)

Created to provide medical care in areas where there is limited access to providers. These hospitals and care facilities receive payment considerations from Medicare.