Sec. 2502. ELIMINATION OF EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF CERTAIN DRUGS

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## SEC. 2502 ELIMINATION OF EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF CERTAIN DRUGS ###

(a)In General Section 1927(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1397r–8(d)) is amended— ####

(1)in paragraph (2)— #####

(A)by striking subparagraphs (E), (I), and (J), respectively; and #####

(B)by redesignating subparagraphs (F), (G), (H), and

(K)as subparagraphs (E), (F), (G), and (H), respectively; and ####

(2)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: > > #### “(7) Non-excludable drugs > > The following drugs or classes of drugs, or their medical uses, shall not be excluded from coverage: > > > ##### “(A) > > Agents when used to promote smoking cessation, including agents approved by the Food and Drug Administration under the over-the-counter monograph process for purposes of promoting, and when used to promote, tobacco cessation. > > > ##### “(B) > > Barbiturates. > > > ##### “(C) > > Benzodiazepines.” > . ###

(b)Effective Date **[**[42 U.S.C. 1396r–8 note](/us/usc/t42/s1396r–8)**]** The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2014.

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42 USC 1397r–8(d)
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Sec. 2502

ELIMINATION OF EXCLUSION OF COVERAGE OF CERTAIN DRUGS

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