What’s making PA stronger – Congratulations to our endorsed candidates!
November 18, 2022
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PA NEWS
CHECK AND BALANCE FOR MEDICAID PRESCRIPTIONS & PROTECTING THE TAXPAYER
According to the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania, approximately 3.1 million Pennsylvanians are enrolled in Medicaid. However, there is no certainty in checks and balances when it comes to prescriptions.
To address this systematic flaw, Sen. Aument introduced Senate Bill 917 which was passed unanimously by the Senate Health and Human Services Committee. This bill will hold pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in Medicaid accountable for how our taxpayer dollars are spent. “By shining a light on the reimbursement process used in our Medicaid programs, we can better scrutinize how these taxpayer dollars are spent and work to reduce the overall cost of prescriptions for Pennsylvania residents,” Aument said. Senate Bill 917 will now move on to the Pennsylvania Senate. Read more: Medicaid prescription check and balance (Senator Aument)PA SPOTLIGHT
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR ELECTED ENDORSED CANDIDATES
Building a Stronger Pennsylvania is proud to congratulate our endorsed candidates who were elected during the midterm election. We cannot wait to see these candidates in the Pennsylvania Legislature to represent our Commonwealth and uphold our conservative values. Read more: Pennsylvania voters return solid Republican majority to state Senate (PA Senate GOP)- Parental Control of Sexually Explicit Content in Schools
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