From the Office of Rep. Steve Bergquist

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* 1. Have you ever had to choose between medical care and another living expense?

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* 2. Do you support a $100 monthly cap on insulin rates?

House Bill 2662 would cap total out-of-pocket cost for a 30-day supply of insulin at $100 for the next two years, and establish a Total Cost of Insulin Work Group.

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* 3. Which of the following is your top priority in health care?

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* 4. Do you approve of a permanent ban on flavored vapor products?

House Bill 2454 / Senate Bill 6254 would ban the sale of vapor products containing vitamin E acetate and limit the sale of flavored vapor products, other than tobacco flavored products, to retail outlets restricted to individuals 21+. The bill would also require vapor product manufacturers to be licensed and limit nicotine concentrations in vapor products.

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* 5. Have you experienced any dramatic increases in the cost of your prescriptions over the past few years?

House Bill 2464 would limit the maximum amount a purchaser of prescription medication may be required to pay at the point of sale. 

House Bill 2710 would ensure drug manufacturers report prescription drug price data to the Health Care Authority. The bill would also allow for certain prescription drug pricing information to be shared with consumers, including price increases.

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* 6. What would you improve about our healthcare system?

The Legislature is focused on transparency and making care more affordable for all Washingtonians. House Bill 2457 would establish the Health Care Cost Transparency Board to annually report on the total cost of care and cost growth across all healthcare systems in Washington. The board will also be responsible for making recommendations on lowering health care costs.

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* 7. What do you think?
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