We all know someone who has been diagnosed with some type of Diabetes. And so, we also know the many complications this disease can cause including death. More and more we all know, hear about or experience first hand the increase in complications and even death of diabetics who were rationing insulin as a result of the huge price increases of this life sustaining medicine/s.
We can fix this. Insist that Ohio Senators, Representatives and Governor create, pass and sign into Ohio Law caps for co-payments on insulin medications for diabetics with private insurance at $100 per month. This would be a $100 ceiling per month on total combined insulin medicines not per medication.
The following facts were taken from the American Diabetes Association.
*Nearly 30+ million Americans have diabetes.
*1,334,918 people in Ohio have diabetes or 13.5% of adult population.
*3,071,000 people in Ohio or 35.3% of adult population have pre-diabetes with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
*Total direct medical expenses for diagnosed and undiagnosed and gestational diabetes in Ohio was estimated at $9.1 billion in 2012.(that was seven years ago.)
In the last two decades the price of insulin rose more than 700%. Only three companies manufacture insulin. (Taken from DenverCBS4/Denver.cbslocal.com) it’s not hard to see that this rise in insulin costs equals high profits for the companies manufacturing insulin medicines. It’s even more alarming to see the statistics of those 3+ million just in Ohio who have yet to be diagnosed and prescribed insulin. Imagine that increase in profits. It’s time for Ohio residents to step-up, come together and demand that the health care system and drug manufacturer price gouging be fixed. Capping/limiting drug and healthcare service costs is a first big step in addressing universal healthcare.
By signing this petition you are insisting that Ohio legislators adapt into Ohio Law a $100 cap/ceiling on co-pays per month for total combined insulin/insulin related medications for those with private insurance.
This petition and its signatures will be sent to Ohio Legislators.
Thanks for your help in making life sustaining insulin medications affordable for those in Ohio affected by diabetes.
Updates
June 12, 2019
I have been reading the stories you are leaving in the comments and it breaks my heart to see how many of our neighbors are forced to choose between their rent and the insulin they need to stay alive. I am currently reaching out to local offices to ensure they understand that this is a matter of survival for thousands of Ohioans. Please keep talking about this with your friends because no one should lose their life simply because they cannot afford a medicine that has been around for a century.
June 12, 2019
Seeing this grow makes me think of my own family members struggling at the pharmacy counter. Your support shows that people across Ohio are finally tired of seeing their loved ones put at risk by these costs.
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Please stop the pain for all who are currently deciding whether to buy medication or pay for housing or food. No illness should cause such concern so some can benefit financially.
As an Ohio resident with diabetes I insist that Ohio adapt laws limiting the monthly cost of co-pays for insulin and insulin related medications.
Govt should cap the costs on this medicine . Along with a lot of others
Hope this helps
id sign my name a million times to get this passed.
Lower insulin
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We all know someone who has been diagnosed with some type of Diabetes. And so, we also know the many complications this disease can cause including death. More and more we all know, hear about or experience first hand the increase in complications and even death of diabetics who were rationing insulin as a result of the huge price increases of this life sustaining medicine/s.
We can fix this. Insist that Ohio Senators, Representatives and Governor create, pass and sign into Ohio Law caps for co-payments on insulin medications for diabetics with private insurance at $100 per month. This would be a $100 ceiling per month on total combined insulin medicines not per medication.
The following facts were taken from the American Diabetes Association.
*Nearly 30+ million Americans have diabetes.
*1,334,918 people in Ohio have diabetes or 13.5% of adult population.
*3,071,000 people in Ohio or 35.3% of adult population have pre-diabetes with blood glucose levels higher than normal but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes.
*Total direct medical expenses for diagnosed and undiagnosed and gestational diabetes in Ohio was estimated at $9.1 billion in 2012.(that was seven years ago.)
In the last two decades the price of insulin rose more than 700%. Only three companies manufacture insulin. (Taken from DenverCBS4/Denver.cbslocal.com) it’s not hard to see that this rise in insulin costs equals high profits for the companies manufacturing insulin medicines. It’s even more alarming to see the statistics of those 3+ million just in Ohio who have yet to be diagnosed and prescribed insulin. Imagine that increase in profits. It’s time for Ohio residents to step-up, come together and demand that the health care system and drug manufacturer price gouging be fixed. Capping/limiting drug and healthcare service costs is a first big step in addressing universal healthcare.
By signing this petition you are insisting that Ohio legislators adapt into Ohio Law a $100 cap/ceiling on co-pays per month for total combined insulin/insulin related medications for those with private insurance.
This petition and its signatures will be sent to Ohio Legislators.
Thanks for your help in making life sustaining insulin medications affordable for those in Ohio affected by diabetes.
Updates
June 12, 2019
I have been reading the stories you are leaving in the comments and it breaks my heart to see how many of our neighbors are forced to choose between their rent and the insulin they need to stay alive. I am currently reaching out to local offices to ensure they understand that this is a matter of survival for thousands of Ohioans. Please keep talking about this with your friends because no one should lose their life simply because they cannot afford a medicine that has been around for a century.
June 12, 2019
Seeing this grow makes me think of my own family members struggling at the pharmacy counter. Your support shows that people across Ohio are finally tired of seeing their loved ones put at risk by these costs.
7 Comments
My brother is diabetic and can't afford his meds even with a job and insurance, but let's give Narcan for free!!
Please stop the pain for all who are currently deciding whether to buy medication or pay for housing or food. No illness should cause such concern so some can benefit financially.
As an Ohio resident with diabetes I insist that Ohio adapt laws limiting the monthly cost of co-pays for insulin and insulin related medications.
Govt should cap the costs on this medicine . Along with a lot of others
Hope this helps
id sign my name a million times to get this passed.
Lower insulin
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My brother is diabetic and can't afford his meds even with a job and insurance, but let's give Narcan for free!!