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About NCOA
We believe every person deserves to age well, regardless of their background. Learn more about the work we do, the people we serve, and why equitable aging matters now more than ever.
Get Involved
Help NCOA Make an Impact
Help us build a more just and caring society in which each of us, as we age, lives with dignity, purpose, and security. Explore how to support our mission, partner with us, and advocate on behalf of older adults.

NCOA Comments on Congressional Medicare Part D Reform

Improving Medicare Markets

Jun 06, 2019

7 min read

On June 6, 2019, The National Council on Aging (NCOA) commented on the draft legislation and questions from the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees regarding Medicare Part D reforms.

Our recommendations focus primarily on making prescription drugs more affordable for Medicare beneficiaries who struggle the most with these costs and protecting access to needed prescription drugs.

Primary issues covered are:

Part D Out-of-Pocket Cap and Proposed Draft Legislation
Extra Help Low Income Subsidy (LIS)
Appeals and Exceptions
Pricing stability

Read more about each of these issues in the PDF download of NCOA's comment letter below.

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