Today the Arthritis Foundation is joining with patient advocacy organizations to fight against the increasing burden of out of pocket costs forprescription drugs.
Please join this effort and ask your Representative to cosponsor The Affordable Access to Prescription Medications Act of 2009 (H.R. 3799) and help put a monthly limit on out of pocket expenses for prescription drugs by sending a fully-editable, pre-drafted letter. With drug prices having risen nearly 10% in the last year alone, more and more people with arthritis have to choose between treatment and many of life's basic needs such as shelter, and food. It takes less than 5 minutes to make a difference.
Introduced by Rep. Hank Johnson (GA), this bill aims to provide much needed relief to those in your community struggling to pay for the medication needed to maintain their health by:
- Establishing a $200 cap on the amount a person can be charged for any one prescription for a 1-month supply; and
- Limiting to $500 the total amount a person can be charged for ALL prescriptions taken in 1 month.
These caps would apply to both public and private insurance, including Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
Join advocates from all walks of life andask your Representative to cosponsor this important legislation.
Today is the Day.
Take 5 Minutes to Make a Difference.
No comments:
Post a Comment