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Medicare's Impact on Prescription Drug Prices
07:10 - 13:08 (05:58)
Medicare's new bill aims to negotiate lower drug costs with pharmaceutical companies and sets a cap limit of $2,000 for seniors' annual out-of-pocket expenses on prescription drugs, a potentially life-changing improvement on their financial burden.
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President Biden discusses using executive powers to combat climate, the significance of Build Back Better legislation, and waiting to assess inflation figures during a West Virginia radio interview.
ChapterMedicare's Impact on Prescription Drug Prices
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The new bill will allow Medicare to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs, potentially saving taxpayers and Medicare beneficiaries money.
09:44 - 13:08 (03:24)
Medicare
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The new bill will allow Medicare to negotiate directly with pharmaceutical companies to lower the cost of prescription drugs, potentially saving taxpayers and Medicare beneficiaries money. The bill also includes a cap on out-of-pocket expenses for seniors at $2,000 per year.