1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to veterans homes; requiring veterans homes to use Medicare Part D for 
1.3 	pharmacy costs for eligible veterans;amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 
1.4 	198.003, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 198.003, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 7.Use of Medicare Part D for pharmacy costs. (a) The commissioner 
1.9 	shall maximize the use of Medicare Part D to pay pharmacy costs for eligible veterans 
1.10 	residing at the veterans homes.
1.11 	(b) The commissioner shall encourage eligible veterans to participate in the 
1.12 	Medicare Part D program and assist veterans in obtaining Part D coverage.