Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced $4.3 billion in financial relief to states by reducing the amount they will have to pay the federal government to offset the cost of Medicare coverage for prescription drugs for state residents eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid.
"We believe today’s action will help states as they struggle to maintain Medicaid and other budget priorities in these difficult economic times," said Secretary Sebelius. "This relief will help…






