GPAHU Pulse – June 2022

Here’s something to talk about when discussing plan design options and employer contribution strategy with group clients in the New Year. About six in ten adults say they are currently taking at least one prescription drug and a quarter indicate they take four or more prescription medications. While about eight in ten adults (83%) say the cost of prescription drugs overall is unreasonable, most people say affording their personal prescriptions is easy (69%). However, certain groups are much more likely to report difficulty affording medication. These groups include those who take four or more prescription drugs, those with chronic conditions in their households, and those with an annual household income of less than $40,000. Source : Hamel, Liz; Lopes, Lunna; Kirzinger, Ashley; Sparks, Grace; Kearney, Audrey; Stokes, Mellisha; and Brodie, Mollyann. “Public opinion on Prescription Drugs and Their Prices.” Kaiser Family Foundation, April 5, 2022. https://www.kff.org/health-costs/poll-finding/public-opinion-on-prescription-drugs-and-their-prices/ The Big Three Each month GPAHU identifies three top public policy or legal developments that could impact our members and clients. Here are this month’s big three! PA House Insurance Committee Considers Model Cybersecurity Legislation Pennsylvania House Insurance Committee Chair, Tina Pickett (R-110), introduced legislation in April intended to protect Pennsylvania insurance consumers in … Read More