And as reference, please see:
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS') Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Manual, Chapter 6 – Part D Drugs and Formulary Requirements, Section 30.4 - Transition, (Rev. 18, Issued: 01-15-16, Effective: 01-15-16; Implementation: 01-15-16):
Section 30.4.4.3 - Transition Extension
"A Part D sponsor may need to make arrangements to continue to provide necessary drugs to an enrollee via an extension of the transition period, on a case-by-case basis, to the extent that his or her exception request or appeal has not been processed by the end of the minimum transition period.Your Medicare Part D drug plan will also provide an Emergency Supply of Part D medications in long-term care settings. You can refer to your plan documentation and find information such as:
It is vital that sponsors give affected enrollees clear guidance regarding how to proceed after a temporary fill is provided, so that an appropriate and meaningful transition can be effectuated by the end of the transition period. Until that transition is actually made, however, either through a switch to an appropriate formulary drug, or a decision is made regarding an exception request, continuation of drug coverage is necessary, other than for drugs not covered under Part D." [emphasis added]
"Emergency Supply for Long-Term Care Residents - In the long-term care setting, after the transition period has expired, [the Medicare drug plan's] transition policy provides for a 31-day emergency supply of non-formulary Part D drugs or formulary Part D drugs that require prior authorization, or step therapy and/or have quantity limits (unless the enrollee presents with a prescription written for less than 31 days) while an exception or prior authorization is requested. Greater than a 31-day supply will be provided when the drug is prepackaged and cannot be dispensed at a lower day supply."