Dave Camp: “Yesterday, I received a call from one of my constituents; and he told me that he currently receives prescription drug…”

“Yesterday, I received a call from one of my constituents; and he told me that he currently receives prescription drug coverage from his employer. He wanted to ensure that prescription drug coverage was available for seniors that do not have any coverage at all, but he did not want to give up on the coverage that he already has. The bipartisan legislation that we are discussing today protects him and everyone. It allows seniors with coverage to keep their plan. It allows seniors without coverage to choose from two plans. Not only can they elect to receive prescription drug coverage, they can elect not to receive it if they do not need it. Our seniors spend more than any other age group on prescription drugs. This legislation brings the benefits of marketplace and negotiating power to our seniors. By negotiating with pharmacies and manufacturers, plans will seek the best possible discount. In fact, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, our plan, the bipartisan plan, is expected to result in twice the reduction in drug costs as the alternative. I ask Members to support the bipartisan drug plan.”