Pelosi’s Showdown Vote on Medicare Drug Costs, Benefits Set for Next Week
The White House now opposes Pelosi's bill, arguing it will keep new drugs from coming to market.
The White House now opposes Pelosi's bill, arguing it will keep new drugs from coming to market.
People in the policy debate say a deal must be sealed this year or by early next at the very ...
by Eugene Townes | Nov 11, 2019 | News
Ellis to the SSA: "'You all used my social security number on a deceased person on their death certificate.'"
Medicare also announced that annual Part B outpatient deductible will increase by $13, to $198 next year.
Trump has pointedly refrained from criticizing Pelosi's bill even as other Republicans called it "socialist."
Her plan would empower Medicare to negotiate prices for the 250 costliest drugs, including insulin.
Inflation rebates are a problem for some GOP senators, who see them as a pathway to price controls.
Drugmakers would also have to pay a "price hike penalty" if the cost goes up faster than inflation.
AARP said the bill will improve retirement savings for tens of millions of older workers and part-timers.
Trump is scheduled to give a speech on drug prices Thursday at the Health and Human Services department.
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