Madison, Wis. – During his biennial budget address tonight, Governor
Tony Evers announced the most comprehensive package in Wisconsin history to address out-of-control prescription drug prices. Building on the work of the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices, Governor Evers is proposing over a dozen innovative and effective policy solutions to reduce the price of prescription drugs and ensure Wisconsinites can access and afford the medications they need.
As chair of the Governor’s Prescription Drug Task Force, Deputy Insurance Commissioner
Nathan Houdek released the following statement in support of the Governor’s budget:
“Last year the Governor’s Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices recommended several policies to make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible. The Governor’s budget is an important step toward making those recommendations a reality so that necessary medications are more accessible for everyone. By cont
Governor’s 2021-23 biennial budget to include comprehensive package to address soaring prescription drug prices By Gov. Tony Evers - Feb 3rd, 2021 07:15 am
MADISON Gov.
Tony Evers today announced his 2021-23 biennial budget proposal will include a number of critical provisions to lower prescription drug prices and control costs, increase transparency and protect consumers, and ensure access to live-saving medications for Wisconsin’s most vulnerable individuals.
“No Wisconsinite should have to choose between paying their bills and affording their prescription medication,” said Gov. Evers. “Picking up your prescription shouldn’t break the bank, but we know too many Wisconsinites continue to struggle to afford their medications. That’s just not right. Healthcare medications or otherwise shouldn’t be a privilege afforded only to the healthy and wealthy, and that’s why we are going to be tackling this issue head-on in our budget.”