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Coverage Gap Discount Program - Timely Payment Determination

Guidance for providing pharmaceutical manufacturers with updated
guidance necessitated by the implementation of the new Direct Payment Process (DPP) which
will simplify manufacturers’ ability to comply with timely payment requirements associated with
the Medicare Coverage Gap Discount Program (CGDP)

Download the Guidance Document

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: August 24, 2015

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