Detailed Summary

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QI Program Supplemental Funding Act - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, to provide supplemental funding for the qualifying individual (QI) program.

Requires a state to have in operation, in mechanized Medicaid claims processing and information retrieval systems, an eligibility determination system which provides for data matching through the Public Assistance Reporting Information System (PARIS) facilitated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, including matching with medical assistance programs operated by other states.<br>

Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to make sponsors of certain antibiotic drugs eligible for a three-year or a five-year market exclusivity if an marketing application is submitted after enactment of this Act for an antibiotic drug that: (1) was approved by the Secretary before November 21, 1997; or (2) was the subject of one or more applications received by the Secretary before November 21, 1997, none of which was approved.

Authorizes the use of Medicaid integrity program funds for transportation and travel expenses for attendees at education, training or consultative activities.

Increases FY2014 funding for the Medicare Improvement Fund.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/29/2008: Presented to President.

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