George P. Radanovich: “never before have American seniors been able to go to one place to price, shop, and compare their prescription drug…”

“never before have American seniors been able to go to one place to price, shop, and compare their prescription drug options. America's seniors are now eligible to receive a Medicare-approved drug discount card at their local pharmacies to save between 10 and 40 percent off the price of most drugs, particularly generics. It is important to mention the Department of Health and Human Services is the authorized distributor of these nationwide-accepted prescription drug cards. Seniors should be sure that the cards they acquire are approved by the HHS. Millions of low-income seniors will receive an additional $600 on their discount card to help pay for prescription drug medicines. Any unused amount of the $600 credit in 2004 will carry over to the next year. The competition between organizations offering cards will also help drive down prices. It is time to afford the Greatest Generation the quality prescription drug coverage that they deserve.”