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Congressman Kim Leads Bipartisan Effort to Lower Prescription Drugs Costs for Veterans During Coronavirus Crisis

Statement

By: Andy Kim
By: Andy Kim
Date: April 15, 2020
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Veterans Health and Health Care

Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) led a bipartisan call to Congressional leadership to lower prescription drug costs for TRICARE beneficiaries by eliminating copays on mail order prescription drugs through the next Coronavirus relief package.

"I've heard from a number of veterans throughout Burlington and Ocean County who now have an added cost of getting their prescription drugs in the mail. These veterans shouldn't be penalized for doing the right thing and practicing social distancing; we should eliminate this copay during these tough times," said Congressman Kim.

Currently, TRICARE recipients who pick up their prescriptions at a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) do not pay a copay. With many MTFs either closed or operating at reduced hours because of the Coronavirus pandemic, many recipients have had to receive their prescription drugs through the mail, which does require a copay. The current copay is $10 for a 90-day supply of a generic drug and $29 for a 90-day supply of a brand name drug.


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