A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that of the $560 billion that Medicare and people with Medicare spent on prescription
On May 4, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on drug pricing legislation, including
Immediate action is needed to transform the nation’s drug pricing system in ways that will lower prices, strengthen Medicare, and promote the well-being of those who rely on its coverage. H.R. 3 would significantly advance these goals, in part by authorizing Medicare to negotiate prices for certain drugs; imposing inflationary rebates; and restructuring Part D to cap beneficiary out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 per year, reduce the federal government’s liability, and better align pricing incentives.
For those who qualify, the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”) can be a lifeline, helping them pay for Medicare coverage they would not otherwise be able to afford. But accessing this program presents challenges of its own. The application process is complex and fragmented, and the eligibility requirements are woefully outdated. As a result, many who need this assistance aren’t able to get it.
The Biden administration must reduce barriers to care by making coverage more available, accessible,
and affordable.
On our Helpline, we frequently hear from older adults and people with disabilities who live on modest
or limited incomes and are struggling to access and afford their care.1 These financial challenges—which
have in many cases been worsened by the coronavirus pandemic—along with rising health care and
prescription drug costs, antiquated coverage rules, and burdensome program requirements can make it
difficult for older adults and people with disabilities to obtain the care they need.2 The following reforms
would help reduce these barriers to care by making Medicare stronger, easier to navigate, and more
affordable.
The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) looks forward to working with the Biden administration to advance policies that protect and strengthen Medicare as well as the health and economic well-being of those who rely on its coverage. To facilitate this dialogue, we compiled a set of administrative actions for their consideration. We will also outline our legislative priorities for the 117th Congress.
Medicare’s Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”) can be a lifeline, helping low- and moderate-income beneficiaries pay for
On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights), thank you for your work to improve coverage and lower costs
On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights), thank you for your ongoing work to address the problem of
The undersigned organizations share a commitment to improving the nation’s drug pricing system in ways that will strengthen the health
A recent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that of the $560 billion that Medicare and people with Medicare spent on prescription
On May 4, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Health held a hearing on drug pricing legislation, including
Immediate action is needed to transform the nation’s drug pricing system in ways that will lower prices, strengthen Medicare, and promote the well-being of those who rely on its coverage. H.R. 3 would significantly advance these goals, in part by authorizing Medicare to negotiate prices for certain drugs; imposing inflationary rebates; and restructuring Part D to cap beneficiary out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 per year, reduce the federal government’s liability, and better align pricing incentives.
For those who qualify, the Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”) can be a lifeline, helping them pay for Medicare coverage they would not otherwise be able to afford. But accessing this program presents challenges of its own. The application process is complex and fragmented, and the eligibility requirements are woefully outdated. As a result, many who need this assistance aren’t able to get it.
The Biden administration must reduce barriers to care by making coverage more available, accessible,
and affordable.
On our Helpline, we frequently hear from older adults and people with disabilities who live on modest
or limited incomes and are struggling to access and afford their care.1 These financial challenges—which
have in many cases been worsened by the coronavirus pandemic—along with rising health care and
prescription drug costs, antiquated coverage rules, and burdensome program requirements can make it
difficult for older adults and people with disabilities to obtain the care they need.2 The following reforms
would help reduce these barriers to care by making Medicare stronger, easier to navigate, and more
affordable.
The Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights) looks forward to working with the Biden administration to advance policies that protect and strengthen Medicare as well as the health and economic well-being of those who rely on its coverage. To facilitate this dialogue, we compiled a set of administrative actions for their consideration. We will also outline our legislative priorities for the 117th Congress.
Medicare’s Low-Income Subsidy (LIS) program (also called “Extra Help”) can be a lifeline, helping low- and moderate-income beneficiaries pay for
On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights), thank you for your work to improve coverage and lower costs
On behalf of the Medicare Rights Center (Medicare Rights), thank you for your ongoing work to address the problem of
The undersigned organizations share a commitment to improving the nation’s drug pricing system in ways that will strengthen the health
