Caremark Will Pay $6 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Caremark L.L.C., a pharmacy benefit management company (PBM), will pay the United States $6 million to settle allegations that Caremark knowingly failed to reimburse Medicaid for prescription drug costs paid on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries who also were eligible for drug benefits under Caremark-administered private health plans, the Justice Department announced today. Caremark is operated by CVS Caremark Corporation, one of the largest PBMs and retail pharmacies in the country.
Action Details
- Date:September 26, 2014
- Agency:U.S. Department of Justice
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Enforcement Types:
- Criminal and Civil Actions