Section 130404 Of Division 111. Golden Bear State Pharmacy Assistance Program From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 111.
130404
. (a) With respect to any prescription drug for which a
rebate amount has been negotiated pursuant to Section 130403, upon
presentation of a program registration card issued pursuant to
Section 130401, a participating pharmacy shall charge Medicare
beneficiaries a price for a prescription drug that does not exceed
the following computed price:
(1) The Medi-Cal reimbursement rate for the prescription drug, and
an amount, as set by the department, to cover electronic
transmission charges.
(2) The amount ascertained pursuant to paragraph (1) shall be
reduced by the rebate amount negotiated by the department pursuant to
Section 130403.
(b) The pharmacy shall request, and the department shall provide,
through electronic means, the price to be charged pursuant to this
section.
(c) This division shall not apply to any prescription that is
covered by insurance.