WASHINGTON D.C.—In response to today’s Medicare drugs price negotiation announcement, Nicole Jorwic, Chief of Advocacy & Campaigns at Caring Across Generations, released the following statement:
“In this time of astronomical drug costs bearing down on people across the country, the President’s commitment to lowering costs for health care is incredibly necessary. Lowering heath care costs and putting $1.5 billion back into the pockets of families across this country will help improve the lives of countless older adults, disabled people and caregivers who are already struggling to make ends meet.
“The Biden Administration continues to make clear that investing to lower drug costs for older adults is what individuals and families need to make ends meet, to allow our communities to thrive, and will drive the economy as a whole.”
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Caring Across Generations is a national organization of family caregivers, care workers, disabled people, and aging adults working to transform the way we care in this country so that care is accessible, affordable, and equitable — and our systems of care enable everyone to live and age with dignity. To achieve our vision, we transform cultural norms and narratives about aging, disability, and care; win federal and state-level policies; and build power amongst the people touched by care. For more information, visit caringacross.org.