Ron Wyden: “I would only add that what we learned in our hearings and in our discussion is that women, particularly the women served…”

“I would only add that what we learned in our hearings and in our discussion is that women, particularly the women served by the Medicaid Program, are really dealing with the consequences of opioid addiction as well. In our part of the world, I would say to Senator Stabenow and Senator Casey--in Oregon and Washington--we feel like we have been hit with a wrecking ball with this opioid problem. Again, when Senator Cantwell talks about shifting the costs, she is not talking about something abstract. This is going to take away money for opioid treatment. So I am very pleased that my colleague is making these points, and I look forward to the presentation.”