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WAUSAU – After a similar but less comprehensive set of proposals was shot down by Republicans in the budget, Gov. Tony Evers introduced a new legislative package Wednesday aimed at increasing access and lowering the costs of prescription drugs.
Joined by Wausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Democratic state Rep. Lisa Subeck, Evers announced the legislative package, comprised of initiatives proposed by Evers in the 2021-23 biennial budget earlier this year.
Now, the package of 13 proposed bills titled the Less for Rx Act plans to tackle issues of transparency, accountability and out-of-pocket expenses head-on. Everyone should be able to afford their medication, but for far too many Wisconsinites, their prescription medications remain out of reach with outrageous, irrational and burdensome out-of-pocket expenses, Evers said. It s time for bold solutions and comprehensive reform.
Gov Tony Evers introduces bills to reduce costs of prescription drugs
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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