Equal Medicare Drug Assistance for US Territory Residents
This bill aims to ensure that residents of Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories who are on Medicare receive the same prescription drug cost-sharing assistance as those living in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. This means low-income individuals in these areas will have easier access to necessary medications, potentially improving their health and reducing financial burdens.
Key points
Residents of Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories will receive equal Medicare Part D prescription drug subsidies as those in the 50 states.
Poverty line definitions for territory residents will be aligned with those used for the 48 contiguous states and D.C.
The changes aim to reduce prescription drug costs for low-income individuals in territories, potentially improving healthcare access.
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