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August 11, 2009 - Tuesday 
New Legislation Introduced in the Senate


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The Arthritis Foundation is pleased that Senator Rockefeller (D-WV) recognizes the importance of access to affordable medications. He introduced on August 6, "The Affordable Access to Prescription Medications Act of 2009" (S. 1630). This legislation would cap out-of-pocket costs for medications - including arthritis drugs under Medicare Part D as well as those with private insurance. It would cap prescription drug costs at $200 out-of-pocket per monthly prescription and a total monthly out-of-pocket cap of $500 for all prescriptions. Senator Rockefeller is working to include this legislation in health care reform legislation. Please tell your Senators about this important legislation and how it would greatly benefit people with arthritis.

Health care reform continues to be a hot and controversial topic. Members of Congress want and need to hear from voters, like you, back home. The Arthritis Foundation during this past year has heard from thousands of people with arthritis who have difficulties keeping and paying for health care. The Arthritis Foundation has been working to ensure that health care reform legislation addresses:

    the barriers to purchasing health insurance due to having rheumatoid arthritis or juvenile arthritis;

    access to coverage without full-time employment;

    paying for appropriate care and medications due to rising copayments;and

    the shortage of pediatric rheumatologists, which limits access to care for kids.


The Arthritis Foundation urges you to email or call, or if possible, see your Members of Congress while they are home in the district or state. Tell them about the health care needs of people with arthritis. Neither the House or the Senate has passed a final bill on health care reform. Much work remains to be done, and there is still ample opportunity to offer input. Now is the time!

Click here to read the Arthritis Foundation's summary and full statement on health care reform
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