Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 20. KIDNEY DISEASE PROGRAM |
Chapter 10.20.01. General Regulations |
Sec. 10.20.01.08. Limitations
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A. The Program does not cover a drug if:
(1) The manufacturer has not provided the same rebate to the Kidney Disease Program as that provided for State-Only Pharmacy Assistance recipients purchases of drugs as is required under §1927(c) of Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §1396r-8(c));
(2) The Program has provided notice to the manufacturer of the manufacturers failure to provide adequate rebates and its opportunity to request a waiver from the rebate requirement under §A(3) of this regulation; and
(3) The manufacturer has failed to demonstrate to the Secretary that the drug's availability is essential to Kidney Disease Program recipients.
B. Effective April 4, 2012, a manufacturer or its designee may not dispute or request repayment of any rebate paid under §A(1) of this regulation more than 1 year after the date the rebate was paid.