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<section article="ghg" article_name="Health - General" number="15-1006" effective_note="EFFECTIVE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2030 PER CHAPTER 48 OF 2030" title_number="15" title_name="Assistance Programs" subtitle_number="10" subtitle_name="Senior Prescription Drug Assistance Program">
  <level label="a">
    <text>For the purpose of maximizing participation in the Program, the Department may develop outreach materials for distribution to eligible individuals.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="b">
    <text>The Department shall publicize the existence and eligibility requirements of the Program through the following entities:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>The Department of Aging;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Local health departments;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="3">
      <text>Continuing care retirement communities;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="4">
      <text>Places of worship;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="5">
      <text>Civic organizations;</text>
    </level>
    <level label="6">
      <text>Community pharmacies; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="7">
      <text>Any other entity that the Department determines appropriate.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="c">
    <text>The Department of Aging, through its Senior Health Insurance Program, shall:</text>
    <level label="1">
      <text>Assist eligible individuals in applying for coverage under the Program; and</text>
    </level>
    <level label="2">
      <text>Provide notice of the Program and its eligibility requirements to potentially eligible individuals who seek health insurance counseling services through the Department of Aging.</text>
    </level>
  </level>
  <level label="d">
    <text>The Department shall develop a mail–in application for the Program.</text>
  </level>
  <level label="e">
    <text>Any outreach performed by the Department on behalf of the Program shall be funded through the Fund.</text>
  </level>
</section>
