Recent legislative efforts have successfully capped the cost of insulin at $35 per month for seniors on Medicare, leading to increased access to this life-saving medication. Democrats are now pushing to extend these cost-saving measures to all insulin users, emphasizing the importance of affordable access to insulin for all Americans, regardless of age.
Democrats lowered the price of insulin to $35 per month for seniors. This is a great first step, but the work isn’t done. It's time for Congress to cap costs across the board to ensure affordable access for everyone who needs this lifesaving medication.
Thanks to Democrats, seniors now only pay $35 for insulin and will see their prescription drug costs capped at $2,000 a year in 2025 and beyond. Now let’s get this done for everyone else!
In 2020, 1 in 4 people with Type 1 Diabetes rationed their insulin due to cost. Four years later, the Inflation Reduction Act is capping insulin prices to ensure that this lifesaving medication is accessible and affordable. 💉 https://t.co/z0BW1rU6Qt
Big Pharma price gouges Ohioans who need lifesaving insulin. We stepped in and capped the cost at $35/month for people on Medicare — and we are not stopping there. We're fighting to lower the cost of insulin to $35/month for every Ohioan. https://t.co/wTcBY5DFKM
With the Inflation Reduction Act, we capped the cost of insulin at $35/month for Medicare recipients and empowered Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices. Here's the full list of Republicans who voted for the bill:
REMINDER: Thanks to the #InflationReductionAct, seniors on Medicare are now paying just $35/month for insulin. @HouseDemocrats are helping millions of families save hundreds annually on lifesaving prescriptions. Now, let's expand these savings to ALL insulin users.
When @POTUS and @HouseDemocrats capped the cost of insulin for seniors at $35 per month, corporations followed. Now, millions of Americans can access their life-saving medication and get the breathing room they deserve.
We must lower the cost of insulin for all Ohioans. For years we fought Big Pharma to cap the cost at $35/month for people on Medicare — and we won. Now we have to make sure every Ohioan, regardless of age, can afford this lifesaving drug. https://t.co/T0BdTO8FPJ