ATLANTA, Ga. — The high cost of insulin has been highlighted for years. Over the last 20 years, prices have increased by around 600%.If you or anyone you know is diabetic, you understand what Althea Glover goes through."After a while, you get used to it," Glover said.Not everyone needs insulin, but many do.
Althea lives at an assisted-living facility in Atlanta, Georgia. The state has one of the highest diabetes rates in the country.Like so many Americans, Glover has a story of how the cost of managing the disease has impacted her life."He said mama what are we going to do," Glover said, speaking about one of her sons.For some, the cost is higher. For others, the cost is lower.
Capping insulin for those on Medicare qualified to pass that way. However, capping insulin for those with private insurance plans did not. Some lawmakers remain apprehensive to tell private companies how much they can charge for something, fearing reduced profits will hinder the development of newer drugs."We are going to have to work to get it down a bit more," Glover said.More vaccines will be offered for free for those on Medicare as well.
Every single Republican tried to stop this. RepublicansAreTheProblem
Oh boy price controls! Those have worked so well in the past… /s