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Medicare Drug Price Negotiation: Lower Costs for Seniors

This act aims to lower prescription drug prices for individuals using the Medicare program. The government will be able to negotiate prices directly with manufacturers, potentially leading to lower out-of-pocket expenses for citizens. These changes are set to take effect from January 1, 2022.
Key points
The U.S. government will negotiate drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries, potentially reducing treatment costs.
The act does not change rules regarding drug availability within Medicare insurance plans.
Insurance companies can still obtain additional drug discounts beyond those negotiated by the government.
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Additional Information
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Negotiation Act of 2021
Print number: HR 2071
Sponsor: Rep. Welch, Peter [D-VT-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-03-18