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Sen. Banks introduces bipartisan bill to improve Veterans’ access to high-cost prescription medication in state homes - The Hamilton County Reporter

Banks co-introduced a bill intended to help state veterans’ homes cover high-cost medications.

Sen. Banks introduces bipartisan bill to improve Veterans’ access to high-cost prescription medication in state homes - The Hamilton County Reporter
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Senators Jim Banks and Angus King introduced a bipartisan bill that would require the VA to reimburse state veterans’ homes for high-cost medications or provide the drugs directly. The proposal aims to reduce medication costs that can limit veterans’ access to care in those homes.

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