Securing Quality, Affordable Healthcare
One of my top priorities in Congress is making sure quality healthcare is affordable and accessible for every American. That starts by lowering the cost of prescription drugs, which too often force families to choose between affording their medication and putting food on the table.
I helped pass historic legislation to allow Medicare to negotiate drug costs and lower the cost of some of the most expensive medications, like reducing the price of insulin to just $35 per month for seniors—and now I’m fighting to lower drug costs across the board for everyone, no matter your age.
In addition to lowering costs, I’m also dedicated to expanding critical telehealth services, enhancing protections for people with pre-existing conditions, eliminating surprise medical bills, and strengthening resources to fight cancer.
I'm proud to co-sponsor:
HR 3 Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Cost Now Act
Would empower the federal government to negotiate the cost of prescription drugs, put an end to Americans paying three or four times more for medicine than people in other countries, reverse years of unfair price hikes, and cap seniors' out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs at $2,000 per yearHR 3203 to ensure eligible hospitals continue to have access to the 340B Drug Pricing Program
Would allow hospitals who were previously eligible for the drug discount program under Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency to maintain eligibility, which would ensure patients can continue to access these life-saving medications at an affordable priceH.R.4385 Cancer Drug Parity Act
Requires a group health plan to ensure that patient copays for oral anticancer are not higher than the copays for anticancer medications administered by a health care provider.H.R. 2464 More Help For Seniors Act
Will raise income limits for eligibility under the Medicare Part D Low-Income Subsidy Program, which will help low-income seniors and individuals with disabilities afford life-saving medications by lowering co-pays and premiumsH.R. 2179 Affordable Insulin for the COVID-19 Emergency Act
Ensures that Medicare patients who rely on insulin are able to obtain their prescriptions and any associated medical supplies with no copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.H.R. 1978 Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act
Would provide Medicare patients the ability to access all recommended vaccines, including shingles, tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis at no additional cost, while also improving vaccine awareness and education
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(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle and Senator Chuck Schumer announced they have helped secure $3 million in federal funding from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for Trillium Health.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced legislation he co-sponsors to strengthen resources for early cancer detection. He was joined by local leaders in support of the Find It Early Act building upon last week’s U.S.
(Rochester, N.Y.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he is taking action in Washington to help reign in the exorbitant costs of prescription drugs, a phenomenon that has become out of control in this country.
(Washington, DC) - Today, Congressmen Joe Morelle (D-NY-25) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) announced their bipartisan legislation to bolster screening services for breast cancer and cervical cancer has been favorably reported out of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
(Rochester, NY) – Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced he has introduced a resolution designating today, March 3, as National Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) Awareness Day.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Ron Wyden (D, OR) called on the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to adjust their funding criteria for Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) Look-Alikes and provide them with a more meaningful pathway to qualify for these federal resources.
(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced bipartisan legislation to lower healthcare costs for cancer patients. The Cancer Drug Parity Act will ensure patient copays for oral medications are not higher than the copays for medications administered by a healthcare provider.
(Rochester, N.Y.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced his co-sponsorship of the Lowering Drug Costs for American Families Act, legislation to expand the landmark drug pricing reforms enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act to more individuals and families in our community.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced final provisions to lower the cost of insulin to $35 per month for Medicare recipients have taken effect this month.
(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to bolster screening services for breast cancer and cervical cancer, making it easier for vulnerable populations to get the preemptive care they need.