Pharmaceutical Coverage
The WSMA supports prescription drugs being covered benefits in all public
and private programs. Pharmacy benefits should be added only after the
delivery system has been financially stabilized. In public programs,
coverage should be needs based. Coverage should be paid for from the
general fund and should not be selectively funded on the back on any
segment of the delivery systems. (EC 9/00) (Amended A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services