Republicans have been trying to cut and/or privatize Medicare for decades. Their latest plan could lead to thousands of dollars in additional out-of-pocket costs for Virginia seniors.
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board is a bipartisan measure that could be a game changer for Virginians who struggle to afford prescription medications. @vadogwoodnews This bipartisan measure could be a game changer for Virginians who struggle to afford...
If signed into law, the Prescription Drug Affordability Bill would have a direct impact on Virginians’ wallets. Virginians spent 36% more per person on prescription drugs than the national average in 2020.
When Biden signed the legislation in 2022, it did a number of things. Now, the legislation’s changes to the Medicare program will help beneficiaries save money.
In 2023, AARP Virginia polled voters of all ages and found that 35% of Virginians chose not to fill a prescription due to cost. If passed, Senate Bill 274 and House Bill 570 could help lower the costs of certain medications by creating a Prescription Drug...
The effort to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board comes as Virginians have been spending more and more on prescription drugs in recent decades. In 2020, they spent 36% more per person on prescription drugs than the national average. @vadogwoodnews The...
The board would have the power to review drug costs and limit how much state agencies, health plans, and individuals pay for certain prescription medications.
The order directs federal agencies to ensure that they are using federal funds to research diseases and health conditions that disproportionately affect women, and requires them to report their investments in women’s health research annually.
Did you know that Virginians pay 36% more than the national average for prescription medications? If passed, Senate Bill 274 and House Bill 570 could help lower the costs of certain medications thanks to the creation of a Prescription Drug Affordability Board in...
Rep. Bobby Scott and other Democratic leaders highlighted President Biden’s health care achievements during a recent press call.
