The initiation of medicare part D (prescription benefit) was the result of many elderly not being able to afford their prescriptions and being admitted to hospitals for preventable conditions. As many retirees have lost their retirement savings because of the economic downturn it is likely that they would be event more challenged to pay for their prescriptions now.
How would you address low income retirees who cannot afford their medications? Or is it an issue of personal responsibility and they should have access to products that they can pay for?