Health care policy advocate explains potential impact of ending Medicare drug subsidies
Millions of older Americans could pay more for their prescription drug coverage next year, after the Trump administration announced plans to end a program that helped hold down the cost of monthly premiums for drug coverage for people on Medicare.
It comes at a time Americans are already struggling under the weight of rising prices.
Leslie Dach, Executive Chair of Protect Our Care, a leading health care policy and advocacy organization, joined us on The Morning Show to discuss the issue and the potential impact.
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