Improving Medicare Assistance Programs: Making LIS More Effective
March 13, 2020
Medicare’s Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”) can be a lifeline, helping low- and moderate-income beneficiaries pay for
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Prescription Drugs
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) takes important steps to reduce drug prices and lower costs for people with Medicare and the program, such as capping beneficiary out-of-pocket spending; requiring Medicare to negotiate drug prices; and expanding eligibility for the full Part D low-income subsidy (LIS). We support an implementation process that centers the beneficiary experience and look forward to building upon these landmark policies.
Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3) Letter of Support
December 11, 2019
On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights), thank you for your work to improve coverage and lower costs
Letter of Support for the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019
October 16, 2019
On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights), thank you for your ongoing work to address the problem of
Joint Letter to U.S. House on Part D Reforms
September 10, 2019
The undersigned organizations share a commitment to improving the nation’s drug pricing system in ways that will strengthen the health
Statement for the Record: “Open Executive Session to Consider an Original Bill Entitled the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019”
July 25, 2019
Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Wyden, and distinguished Members of the Senate Committee on Finance, on behalf of the Medicare Rights
Joint Sign-on Letter: Part D Improvements
June 27, 2019
The undersigned organizations share a commitment to improving the nation’s drug pricing system in ways that will strengthen the health
Letter: Draft Medicare Part D Legislation
June 6, 2019
On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center, thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on draft legislation to create
Improving Medicare Assistance Programs: Making LIS More Effective
March 13, 2020
Medicare’s Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”) can be a lifeline, helping low- and moderate-income beneficiaries pay for
Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (H.R. 3) Letter of Support
December 11, 2019
On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights), thank you for your work to improve coverage and lower costs
Letter of Support for the Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019
October 16, 2019
On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights), thank you for your ongoing work to address the problem of
Joint Letter to U.S. House on Part D Reforms
September 10, 2019
The undersigned organizations share a commitment to improving the nation’s drug pricing system in ways that will strengthen the health
Statement for the Record: “Open Executive Session to Consider an Original Bill Entitled the Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act of 2019”
July 25, 2019
Chairman Grassley, Ranking Member Wyden, and distinguished Members of the Senate Committee on Finance, on behalf of the Medicare Rights
Joint Sign-on Letter: Part D Improvements
June 27, 2019
The undersigned organizations share a commitment to improving the nation’s drug pricing system in ways that will strengthen the health
Letter: Draft Medicare Part D Legislation
June 6, 2019
On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center, thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback on draft legislation to create