Political Quotes

“Mr. President, last month, I received a message that reminded me of just how important the work we do here is for people and families in Michigan and all across the country. Diane of Bloomfield Hills wrote to me about the cost of her prescription medicine. Diane is diabetic and she takes two types of insulin or four injections per day. Diane is retired. She is on Medicare, with a supplemental policy for prescriptions. Diane told me that usually, when she goes to the pharmacy, she owes a copay of $650, and sometimes more, for a 3-month supply of just one of her prescriptions. But the good news is, not anymore. Thanks to a unified Democratic majority last year, people on Medicare now have the cost of their insulin capped at $35 a month--$35 a month for anyone who is on Medicare. Last month, Diane went to the pharmacy like usual. The pharmacist told her that her<dbl-dagger> 3-month supply would now be $105 instead of $650. She says: I paid and walked away with a big smile. She added this: I know that for many seniors, the cost of insulin has been difficult, or impossible, to afford if they have a limited income or live on the margins. Thank you for your support of this important legislation helping seniors (and others) by reducing the cost of insulin. Mr.…”