Time to hike income eligibility for PACENET prescription drug program

Rep. Frank Burns    June 7, 2016 | 11:06 AM

It’s been 14 years since the PACENET income eligibility limits have increased, so I’m proud to have supported legislation Monday that would raise them so an additional 32,000 Pennsylvanians could get prescription drug coverage.

 

House Bill 2069 would increase the annual maximum income limits in the PACENET program to $31,000 for a single person and to $41,000 for a married couple, up from $23,500 for a single person and $31,500 for a married couple.

 

Using Pennsylvania Lottery proceeds, the PACE and PACENET programs currently provide low-cost prescription drugs to nearly 282,000 Pennsylvanians 65 or older.

 

I think it’s wise to update the income requirements, so we can ensure access to affordable prescription drugs and help thousands of our friends and family members remain healthy.

 

I hope the state Senate, which is now considering the bill, feels the same way.

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