### Question
What does fallback prescription drug plan mean?


### Answer
**Fallback prescription drug plan** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*:

> a prescription drug plan that—


(A) only offers the standard prescription drug coverage and access to negotiated prices described in section 1395w–102(a)(1)(A) of this title and does not include any supplemental prescription drug coverage

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part D-Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program > subpart 2-prescription drug plans; pdp sponsors; financing**

