A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT TO APPROPRIATE FUNDS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR THE NC PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HELP LOW‑INCOME INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT QUALIFY FOR THE "EXTRA hELP SUBSIDY" AVAILABLE UNDER mEDICARE pART d.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  There is appropriated from the General Fund to the Department of Health and Human Services the sum of $ for the 2008‑2009 fiscal year.  These funds shall be used to assist Medicare recipients who do not qualify for the "extra help" benefits under Medicare Part D, but who need assistance paying for the Medicare Part D premiums, deductibles, and co‑payments.
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective July 1, 2008.