U.S. Senate passes major health, tax and climate bill in boost for Democrats

Insulin cost cap for Medicare survives, but limit for private insurance plans is scrapped

By: and - August 7, 2022 4:20 pm

U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock pushed to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs for those on Medicare to $35 a month, but Republicans successfully stripped a provision to cap insulin co-pays at $35 in private health insurance plans, citing budget rules. Warnock is seen here talking to reporters Saturday night as he left the Senate floor on Capitol Hill. Anna Rose Layden/Getty Images

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Ariana Figueroa
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