Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) said Monday night that he is going to bring a $35 cap on patients’ insulin costs back up for a vote this fall after Republicans blocked it over the weekend. “They blocked a $35 price for insulin for non-Medicare people,” Schumer said on MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow Show. “We’re going … Read more
Senate Democrats are looking at ways to add provisions to lower the cost of insulin into their economic package, according to a Democratic source familiar with the talks. The move to include insulin measures in the party-line package, which is set to get a vote as soon as next week, comes as a separate bipartisan … Read more
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday said his department plans to “double down” on efforts to provide American women with access to “the care they are entitled to” following the leak of a Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade. During a subcommittee hearing for the Senate Appropriations Committee, … Read more
Bipartisan lawmakers push for ending insulin rebates in drug prices bill rking Tue, 04/12/2022 – 12:59 .
House passes bill to cap insulin copays at $ 35 a month for Medicare, private plans rking Thu, 03/31/2022 – 14:55 .
The House is expected to vote Thursday on legislation aimed at capping the price of insulin, Majority Leader Steny HoyerSteny Hamilton HoyerLawmakers warn US could lose EV, AV race Health Care – Biden budget preps for next pandemic This week: House set to vote on marijuana legalization bill MORE (D-Md.) Announced. Hoyer told reporters on … Read more
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Late. Jeanne ShaheenCynthia (Jeanne) Jeanne ShaheenHealth Care – Schumer searches for path forward on COVID-19 aid Schumer says he supports bipartisan talks on bill to lower insulin costs Arizona Democrat tests positive for COVID-19 MORE (DN.H.) said Tuesday that she has an “agreement in principle” with Sen. Susan CollinsSusan Margaret CollinsRomney planning ‘a much deeper … Read more
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Senate Majority Leader Chuck SchumerChuck SchumerOn The Money – Feds propose new disclosure rule for public companies Cannabis industry goes all-in on banking push before midterms Title 42 anniversary marks headaches for Biden, stalemate with lawmakers MORE (DN.Y.) said Tuesday that he supports bipartisan talks on a bill aimed at lowering insulin costs for patients … Read more