Recent legislative actions have successfully capped the price of insulin at $35 per month for Medicare recipients, a significant reduction aimed at easing the financial burden on seniors. This measure, part of the Inflation Reduction Act, also includes additional benefits such as no-cost vaccines and expanded prescription savings through the Extra Help program. The initiative, led by Democrats under President Biden's administration, has garnered support from various representatives who are committed to extending these cost reductions to all Americans. In California's 2nd district, approximately 3,900 individuals are now saving about $330 annually on this life-saving medication. However, there is opposition from Republican members who have previously voted against this cap and are attempting to repeal it.
I am a champion in the fight against diabetes. I am a cosponsor of the ISLET Act that has provisions that will reverse the effects of Type 1 Diabetes. I also voted to cap insulin costs in the 117th Congress in a stand alone bill. https://t.co/JaRCHfLagb
REMINDER: Republicans voted against Democrats' cap on insulin costs for patients on Medicare—and now they’re trying to repeal it, which would once again force seniors to pay as much as $400/month for this critical medicine.
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, my neighbors on Medicare can save their hard-earned dollars with the historic cap on the price of insulin at $35/month. @HouseDemocrats & @POTUS are committed to keeping our communities healthy and well, while also protecting pocketbooks. https://t.co/pqD1wid53m
Under @POTUS Biden’s leadership, Democrats passed the historic #InflationReductionAct & capped the cost of insulin at $35/month for seniors. Now, 3,900 folks in CA-02 are saving about $330 a year on this life-saving medication. That's the #InvestInAmerica agenda in action. https://t.co/FPWDnJqbDa
Democrats passed the #InflationReductionAct to lower drug costs and strengthen health coverage for seniors & families. For Medicare recipients, we capped insulin costs at $35/month, ensured vaccines are available at no cost, and expanded prescription savings with Extra Help. https://t.co/mWeUeTt6zi
Under @POTUS’s leadership, Democrats capped the cost of insulin at $35/month for seniors, drastically lowering the cost of this life-saving medication for North Carolinians. I was proud to help pass this insulin cap & will keep working to lower insulin costs for all who need it. https://t.co/pXBs4qOGe1
Insulin is $35 a month or less for people on Medicare because of our successful fight against Big Pharma. We’re not done — we’ll keep fighting until insulin is $35 a month for everyone. https://t.co/EBkfgpgeRu