Lois Aronstein ( 9 of 9 )
High drug prices have created a barrier between people and the drugs they need to stay healthy. We need state read more
High drug prices have created a barrier between people and the drugs they need to stay healthy. We need state laws to help knock those barriers down -- unfortunately the drug industry continues to stop those efforts at every turn.
When you get the card, it's a shock. People at age 50 don't feel ready to begin a new stage read more
When you get the card, it's a shock. People at age 50 don't feel ready to begin a new stage of life.
Drug prices are much more than a casual concern for New Yorkers. As prices continue to increase, they've become an read more
Drug prices are much more than a casual concern for New Yorkers. As prices continue to increase, they've become an obstacle to being able to live a healthy life. This survey shows not only that high drug costs are a problem, but that people expect their legislators to do something about it.
Companies are beginning to realize there's money to be made in marketing to our age group.
Companies are beginning to realize there's money to be made in marketing to our age group.
Making sure people know about options to the high-priced brand name drugs could mean a world a difference for many read more
Making sure people know about options to the high-priced brand name drugs could mean a world a difference for many New Yorkers, especially those who pay full retail for their drugs. We are fighting to ensure the drug that ends up in your medicine cabinet is the very best one for you.
We think it has been a little bit of a slow and rough start, but people are beginning to read read more
We think it has been a little bit of a slow and rough start, but people are beginning to read and see the benefits.
AARP commends the Governor and the State Legislature for taking this unprecedented step in helping to ensure that New York's read more
AARP commends the Governor and the State Legislature for taking this unprecedented step in helping to ensure that New York's most vulnerable citizens can stay warm this winter. With some people actually having to choose between filling their prescriptions and filling their oil tank, this funding couldn't have come at a better time.
HEAP is a great program, providing much needed assistance to thousands of New Yorkers every year. Our fear is that, read more
HEAP is a great program, providing much needed assistance to thousands of New Yorkers every year. Our fear is that, even with the new funds, the program will run out of money this spring and thousands of New Yorkers will find themselves in need of assistance to keep their power on.
High drug costs are already forcing people to cut their pills, take less and sometimes not even be able to read more
High drug costs are already forcing people to cut their pills, take less and sometimes not even be able to fill their prescriptions at all. Eliminating 'wrap around' coverage is a harsh move that will deny drugs to our state's most vulnerable populations - we urge the Legislature to reject the Governor's proposal.
