Friend—For my neighbors with diabetes, insulin is a necessity to stay alive.

The Biden Administration recently capped the price of insulin at $35 per vial for those on Medicare. It’s a good first step, but vastly inadequate at addressing the full scope of the issue facing diabetics.

$35 seems low compared to the more than $300 per vial that some companies were charging for insulin in the past.

But how much does it actually cost to produce? Between $2 and $4 per vial.

Even with a 30% profit margin, a year’s supply of insulin for a person with diabetes should cost less than $71. Instead, drug companies are charging that much every month even under the price capped Medicare plan.

We need to demand more from our government. Insulin should be free under single-payer universal healthcare.

About 15% of the nation is enrolled in Medicare Part D, the prescription drug coverage part of Medicare that is only run through private, for-profit insurance companies. Only these 15% of people are covered by the $35 insulin cap.

In the race for this open seat, we need to elect a representative who will fight to win support for and pass Medicare for All. 

Nobody in this country should have to forgo common, lifesaving medication because a company wants to maintain a 1,000% profit margin.

Please consider donating to support this campaign and put a champion for working class people in Congress:

In solidarity,

Maebe