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Napolitano's drug plan cuts costs for seniors

Chip Scutari
The Arizona Republic
Jul. 30, 2003 12:00 AM

Marian Bauerle struggled for years to find affordable medication that would control her blood pressure while not emptying her wallet.

She was tired of paying sky-high prices, so she decided to try the state's new prescription drug program in June. Instead of paying $321 every three months, she now pays $158. That's an annual savings of more than $650, sweet music to Bauerle's not-so-flexible budget.

"I'm not going to go to the casino with my savings, I'll tell you that," said the 81-year-old Bauerle, of Marana. "I'll buy some odds and ends, maybe some socks or maybe a new shirt. This will make a big difference. Hey, I live on a fixed income."

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1. Three cheers for Napolitano for having the guts to do it

Is this a cure-all for the price of prescription drugs? No," Napolitano said. "But it does give people who may not have insurance coverage for prescription drugs a choice they have not had. The beauty of it is that other plans are now competing with the state."

More proof that business ONLY EVER acts when forced or compelled to do so.

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