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Advocates urge restoration of state prescription benefit for retirees hired before July 1, 2011; witnesses describe increased costs under Medicare Part D
Summary
HB 3‑56 would restore Maryland's state prescription drug benefit for state employees and retirees hired before July 1, 2011; sponsors and retiree witnesses said the shift to Medicare Part D raised costs and administrative burdens for many beneficiaries.
Delegate Robin Grammer told the committee HB 3‑56 would restore the state prescription drug benefit for state employees and retirees employed before July 1, 2011.
"Maryland retirees who lost coverage under the state's prescription drug benefit alterations feel they were promised coverage that they work for and was taken from them," Grammer said, recounting constituent stories about increased drug costs and financial strain. Supporters —…
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