AARP’s FairRxPrice Now campaign has fought for three reforms to help older Americans buy life-saving medicines. Allow Medicare to negotiate low prices with pharmaceutical companies. Set an upper limit on the out-of-pocket costs of Part D. It also imposes penalties on companies that raise drug prices above inflation.
“Not being able to afford the prescription drugs they need is a very realistic struggle for millions of Americans,” said Nancy Lee, Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer at AARP. Mondo says. “It’s very important for policy makers to hear these stories. American families need and now need relief from soaring prescription drugs.”
During the 4-5 pm EST hearing, AARPCEO JoAnn Jenkins commented, individual stories from Americans across the country struggling to pay for prescription drugs, and viewers about concerns about drug purchases. Voting will be taken up. AARP survey on prescription drug price spikes.
At a hearing, 75-year-old Ruderman, who lives in New York City, says that social security benefits and modest pensions are not enough to pay for the medicines needed to treat hypercholesterolemia and osteoporosis.
“My doctor repeatedly prescribed medicines, and then I have to go to the pharmacy and decline them because of how much it costs me,” Ruderman said in a comment prepared for the hearing. I will say. “Parliament now needs to bring some relief from this madness.”
Kor’s wife, Lisa, receives 12 prescriptions and the couple spends about $ 900 a month on those medicines. The only biggest cost is insulin and they distribute it. “Lisa’s doctor has repeatedly said that this distribution is harmful to her health, but we don’t have many options,” Kor said in a prepared statement. “We have to decide on a regular basis whether to pay her medicine or other daily expenses. We are struggling financially and emotionally and no one cares. I don’t seem to. “
Dena Bunis covers Medicare, Healthcare, Health Policy and Congress. She also writes a “Medicare Made Easy” column. AARP Bulletin.. Award-winning journalist Bunice has spent decades in the daily newspapers of big cities, including the Washington bureau chief. Orange County Register And as a writer of health policy and workplace Newsday..
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