available through this part. (g) Application of all other requirements for prescription drug plans Except as specifically provided in this section, any Medicare operated drug plan shall meet the same requirements as apply to any other prescription drug plan, including the requirements of section 1860D–4(b)(1) relating to assuring pharmacy access. . (b) Conforming amendments (1) Section 1860D–3(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–103(a) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (4) Availability of the medicare operated prescription drug plan A Medicare operated prescription drug plan (as defined in section 1860D–11A(c)) shall be offered nationally in accordance with section 1860D–11A. . (2) (A) Section 1860D–3 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–103 ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (c) Provisions only applicable in 2006 through 2017 The provisions of this section shall only apply with respect to 2006 through 2017. . (B) Section 1860D–11(g) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–111(g) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (8) No authority for fallback plans after 2017 A fallback prescription drug plan shall not be available after December 31, 2017. . (3) Section 1860D–13(c)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–113(c)(3) ) is amended— (A) in the heading, by inserting and Medicare operated prescription drug plans after Fallback plans