Sen. Warner Introduces Bill on Medicaid Drug Rebate Program

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Mark R. Warner, D-Va., has introduced legislation (S. 2531) to "amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to give States the option to extend the Medicaid drug rebate program to the Children's Health Insurance Program."

The bill was introduced on July 29 and was co-sponsored by Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. It was referred to the Senate Finance Committee.

For more information, Sen. Mark R. Warner, 703 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510; 202/224-2023; or in state at 919 E. Main St., Ste. 630, Richmond, VA 23219; 804/775-2314; 180 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210; 276/628-8158; 101 W. Main St., Ste. 7771, Norfolk, VA 23510; 757/441-3079; 8000 Towers Crescent Drive, Ste. 200, Vienna, Virginia 22182; 703/442-0670; 110 Kirk Ave. S.W., Roanoke, VA 24011; 540/857-2676.

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