Sec. 1. 5 MRSA §12004-I, sub-§47-G is enacted to read:

47-G. Maine Save Expenses 22 MRSA

Human Advisory Only §2685,

Services Group sub-§3

Sec. 2. 22 MRSA c. 603, sub-c. 1-A is enacted to read:

SUBCHAPTER 1-A

MAINE SAVE PROGRAM

§2685.__Maine Save program

The department shall establish the Maine Save program to provide access to prescription drugs through Internet connections to pharmacies and wholesale providers of prescription drugs for residents of the State who lack comprehensive prescription drug coverage.

1.__Definitions.__As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

A. "Member" means a person who lacks comprehensive prescription drug coverage and who is enrolled in the program.

B. "Program" means the Maine Save program.

2.__Access.__Access to prescription drugs under the program through the Internet is subject to the requirements of this subsection.

A.__The member must show evidence of use of a pharmacist licensed in the State to coordinate all prescriptions and prevent harmful drug interactions.

B.__The program must assist consumers by providing access to prescription drugs that a member has taken pursuant to prescription for at least 15 days prior to use of the program for additional dispensing of that same drug.

C.__The program may provide access to prescription drugs from pharmacies and wholesale providers of prescription drugs located in this country, Canada, Great Britain and Ireland at prices set by the entity that provides the prescription drugs to the member.