News

60,000 older Missourians to lose state aid for prescription drugs

Posted on

“Roughly 60,000 older Missourians will lose state aid to help them pay for prescription drugs starting in July. But lawmakers hope the cut won’t be permanent. Seniors who earn less than 85 percent of the federal poverty level, or roughly $10,000 a year for an individual, qualify for both Medicaid and Medicare. That entitles them to state aid for 100 percent of out-of-pocket costs on medications. Those earning between 85 percent and 185 percent of the federal poverty level, or up to about $22,000 a year for an individual, qualify for a state program call MORx. It covers 50 percent of out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. The state’s $27 billion budget eliminates funding for those earning more than 85 percent of the federal poverty level, a $15 million savings that would cut coverage for 60,000 Missourians.”

« Back to News