I am writing to express my deep concern about House Bill 1993. This bill, backed by special interest groups, threatens to significantly increase healthcare and prescription drug costs for hardworking Pennsylvanians. As a constituent, I urge you to vote NO on HB 1993.If passed, HB 1993 is estimated to raise unnecessary spending on prescription drugs by $1.5 billion in its first year alone, and by a staggering $18 billion over the next decade. This drastic increase in costs will affect Pennsylvania families, employers, unions, and taxpayers alike.
The fundamental issue with HB 1993 is that it undermines the tools used by employers, labor unions, and pharmacy benefit managers to negotiate lower drug prices. While this may benefit those who profit from selling prescription drugs, it is detrimental to anyone who needs affordable medicine.This bill represents government overreach and creates unnecessary red tape, benefiting a narrow special interest at the expense of all other Pennsylvanians. It jeopardizes both the financial well being of our families and the overall health of our economy.
I urge you to take a stand against prescription drug price increases and vote NO on HB 1993. It is imperative that we prioritize the needs of Pennsylvania families over special interests and work towards reducing healthcare costs.
Thank you for your attention to this critical issue.
