11. But it does not generally cover prescription drugs outside hospitals. 12. But neither portion covers prescription drugs. 13. But she added that savings from covering drugs had yet to be proven. 14. But the House debate suggested that expansion of Medicare to cover prescription drugs was becoming inevitable. 15. But, unlike such Medigap policies, it would cover only drugs. 16. Committee members agreed there should be adequate information available to seniors about how their HMO covers prescription drugs and they should be notified before a change is made. 17. Currently, Medicare does not cover prescription drugs, has low rates for out-patient care and is revising its home care payments. 18. Democrats have generally supported an approach that would directly cover prescription drugs by Medicare. 19. Failure to cover prescription drugs for most Medicare clients is the most obvious example of this systemic defect. 20. Federal law, which covers drugs that are part of interstate commerce, is clear enough. |