Birdwatch Note Rating
2022-10-30 22:07:43 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 4A58FEBFF7021D7C0DFC161B39493D8270A1FA4D4B89A8CFC5051491C3B54C41
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Original Note:
While the Inflation Reduction Act capped insulin costs at $35 for individuals on Medicare, it did not cap costs for seniors on private insurance or anyone under the age of 65. https://www.wfyi.org/news/articles/not-everyone-who-needs-insulin-will-be-helped-by-the-inflation-reduction-act Out of the 8.4 million Americans who take insulin, only 3.3 million are covered by Medicare. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/insulin-cost-remains-catastrophic-for-millions-of-americans-despite-inflation-reduction-act-capping-medicare-copay-at-35-11660317505
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