As we approach the 2024 Senate elections in Pennsylvania, it is essential that we rally behind the Democratic candidate who has proven his commitment to the people of the state time and time again. That candidate is none other than Bob Casey.

Bob Casey has been a strong voice for the people of Pennsylvania since he was first elected to the Senate in 2006. He has fought tirelessly to protect the rights of working families, support small businesses, and promote economic growth across the state. He has been a champion of healthcare reform, advocating for accessible and affordable healthcare for all Pennsylvanians.

Throughout his years in the Senate, Bob Casey has consistently prioritized the needs of his constituents over partisan politics. He has worked across the aisle to find common ground and pass legislation that benefits the people of Pennsylvania. He has also been a vocal advocate for women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and civil rights.

As we look towards the future, it is crucial that we have leaders like Bob Casey in the Senate. He has proven time and time again that he has the experience, dedication, and passion to fight for the people of Pennsylvania and make a real difference in their lives.

So, let's come together and
show our support for Bob Casey as he runs for Senate in 2024. Together, we can
ensure that our voices are heard and that Pennsylvania continues to have a
strong and effective leader in the Senate.

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November 8, 2023

Casey Provisions to Protect Seniors from High Drug Costs, Rural Hospitals from Funding Cuts Pass in Senate Committee

Finance Committee mental health and drug pricing package includes Casey’s Protecting Seniors from High Drug Costs Act Legislative package also contains Casey-led provisions to support rural hospitals and insurance assistance Committee voted 26-0 to move legislation forward Washington, D.C. - Today, the Senate Finance Committee voted on a drug pricing and mental health legislative package which contained provisions from U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) to protect seniors from high drug costs and save our safety net hospitals from funding cuts. The package now can move to the Senate floor.   “We have an obligation to ensure that health care is affordable and accessible for everyone across our Nation,” said Chairman Casey. “This legislative package will help meet that obligation by protecting seniors from high drug costs and saving rural hospitals from devastating cuts. I look forward to fighting for its passage on the Senate floor.”  The package included Senator Casey’s Protecting Seniors from High Drug Costs Act, which he introduced with Senator Cornyn (R-TX) earlier this year. The bipartisan bill would help bring down drug costs by prohibiting health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from charging Medicare Part D beneficiaries more in cost-sharing than the net cost of the drug. It will lower cost-sharing for patients and help them afford all the prescriptions they need while ensuring that PBMs and plans are not engaging in unfair practices.  The package also included a provision to delay impending cuts to the Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) program, which helps offset uncompensated care costs for hospitals that provide care to large numbers of Medicaid beneficiaries and uninsured patients. The program was facing more than $8 billion in cuts just for the next fiscal year, which would have undermined the financial viability of many of the Nation’s safety net hospitals and threatened access to care for some of the most vulnerable Americans. Earlier this year, Senator Casey led a letter with Senator Lankford (R-OK) and 49 colleagues urging Senate leadership to prevent these drastic cuts. Also included in the package was an extension of funding for outreach and assistance to low-income Medicare beneficiaries through State Health Insurance and Assistance Programs (SHIPs). At a Finance Committee hearing last month, Senator Casey pushed for the extension of this funding.  The full list of legislation in the package can be found here. The package now can move to the Senate floor.  ###

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