Representatives Andy Kim and Tom Malinowski Held Healthcare Telephone Town Hall

MARLTON, NJ – Yesterday, Congressmen Andy Kim (NJ-03) and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) held a joint telephone town hall to discuss this year's historic Affordable Care Act extension, efforts in Congress to expand Medicare, and lowering the cost of prescription drugs.

"New Jersey seniors should never have to decide if they want to put food on the table or pay for their prescription drugs," said Congressman Kim. "I want my colleagues in Congress to listen to what I heard yesterday; fear and frustration about the cost of prescription drugs and the lack of essential coverage under Medicare. I'm going back to Washington this week to remind Congress that we need to make prescription drugs more affordable, and expand Medicare to cover hearing, vision, and dental for our seniors."

"Congressman Kim and I have been fighting hard in Washington to ensure all of our residents have access to affordable, quality healthcare," said Representative Malinowski. "As we continue to negotiate for lower prescription drug prices and expanded Medicare benefits through reconciliation, I remain focused on protecting the healthcare of our seniors and will continue to provide accurate information regarding their benefits along the way."

For weeks, both Congressman Kim's and Congressman Malinowski's offices have seen a dramatic increase in calls, emails, and letters from concerned people worried about their Medicare and the rising cost of prescription drugs. Both Congressmen assured participants that they both support expanding Medicare and reducing prescription drug prices and out-of-pocket costs in reconciliation, also known as the Build Back Better plan.

A full recording of the town hall event can be found by clicking here.

Congressman Kim discussed his perspective on reducing prescription drug prices-- highlighted by his recent op-ed in the Washington Postand in the Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act he introduced in July. The Capping Drug Costs for Seniors Act would create a $2,000 annual out-of-pocket spending cap for the 46 million Americans on Medicare.

The Congressman also discussed his previous initiatives to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare, like the SAVE Act, which will help lower health care costs by helping to establish state-based health insurance exchanges.

If you want to sign up for future Town Halls, you can do so by clicking here.

Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Committee on Small Business. More information about Congressman Kim can be found on his website by clicking here.

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