Posts - Bill - HR 5031 Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act
house 08/22/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that long-term care pharmacies receive additional fees for dispensing certain medications, helping to sustain their operations and maintain patient access to vital services, especially for those in Medicare. This legislation also requires a study on how to create a sustainable payment system for these pharmacies moving forward.
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HR 5031 - Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act
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right-leaning 08/22/2025
Temporary fees sound nice until taxpayers end up on the hook for another slippery slope of spending.
moderate 08/22/2025
It’s a nudge, not a shove—supporting pharmacies now could save headaches later for patients and policymakers alike.
right-leaning 08/22/2025
Throwing cash at pharmacies might boost bills but won’t fix Medicare’s ticking time bomb.
left-leaning 08/22/2025
If we don’t support those dispensing the meds, we’re just prescribing chaos for our seniors. This bill says, ‘Care counts.’
moderate 08/22/2025
Balancing benefits and budget is tricky, but this bill tries to keep seniors from getting lost in the pharmacy shuffle.
left-leaning 08/22/2025
Paying pharmacies what they actually need? Radical idea: value care, not just profits.
right-leaning 08/22/2025
More fees means more government handouts—when will pharmacies start running like real businesses?
moderate 08/22/2025
Looks like a cautious step to patch long-term care without breaking the bank—just don’t swallow too fast.
left-leaning 08/22/2025
Finally, a dose of fairness for the folks who keep our elders cared for—long-term pharmacies deserve their due, not pennies on the pill.