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January 3, 2023
Help Us Amplify: Inflation Reduction Act Provisions Now In Effect
Happy New Year!
President Biden has made lowering costs for working families a top priority. Through the Inflation Reduction Act, President Biden is delivering on his promise to lower prescription drug
costs, make health insurance more affordable, and help lower costs for working families.
The following provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act went into effect on January 1st:
LOWERING HEALTH CARE COSTS:
* FREE VACCINES: More recommended vaccines are now free of charge for people with Medicare prescription drug coverage.
* Most notably, the list of vaccines now includes shingles and Tdap. This provides significant savings for Medicare enrollees, as the shingles vaccine alone can cost up to a few hundred
dollars.
* INSULIN CAP: A month's supply of each covered insulin will now be capped at $35 and there will be no deductible for these products for people with Medicare prescription drug coverage.
* More than a million Medicare beneficiaries with diabetes will benefit from this $35 cap per month per covered prescription.
* Help is available for people with Medicare who take insulin, and we encourage them to call 1-800-MEDICARE if they need assistance in exploring options to find the plan that works
best for them.
* REBATES FOR DRUG MANUFACTURERS INCREASING PRICES FASTER THAN INFLATION: Manufacturers will need to pay rebates to Medicare if their price increases for certain drugs exceed inflation.
LOWER ENERGY COSTS:
* INCENTIVES TO LOWER ENERGY COSTS: Several new clean energy tax credits <https://whitehouse.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f620288bb41dd81f9c715ef4d&id=0d558ae9d2&e=1b00b68fe6>
have gone into effect for families that want to make energy efficiency upgrades and install rooftop solar, helping them save money on their energy bills each month.
* As of Sunday, families, homeowners, and renters that want to install heat pumps, solar panels, better insulation, or energy efficient appliances, can now access the cost saving benefits
of clean energy <https://whitehouse.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f620288bb41dd81f9c715ef4d&id=cbc74953e7&e=1b00b68fe6> .
* CLEAN ENERGY VEHICLES TAX CREDIT: A new tax credit to buy new or used clean vehicles has gone into effect, for drivers that no longer want to worry about the price at the pump.
* Treasury released a list of vehicles that are eligible for the new tax credits beginning on January 1, 2023 <https://whitehouse.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f620288bb41dd81f9c715ef4d&id=d039
2e6969&e=1b00b68fe6> , as well as a helpful FAQ for consumers <https://whitehouse.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f620288bb41dd81f9c715ef4d&id=81dfa706c0&e=1b00b68fe6> . This list
will continue to be updated in the coming days and weeks.
Social Media to Share
Tweets to amplify:
* President Biden on Twitter: "Happy New Year, folks. I think it’s going to be a great year. Why? Because we get to start implementing a lot of the things we passed last year. Here are
some things that are kicking in at this very moment ⬇️ And hey — you can bookmark it if you’re out celebrating." / Twitter <https://whitehouse.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f620288bb41dd81f9c71
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* Secretary Jennifer Granholm on Twitter: "Make saving on your energy bills a resolution for 2023, with the help of President Biden’s tax credits for energy-efficient upgrades. ⚡💰👍
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* (1) Secretary Xavier Becerra on Twitter: "It's officially 2023! Which means new savings for seniors start today. With the Inflation Reduction Act, @POTUS has delivered on lowering
health care costs for Americans. https://t.co/C2RsJA1yE7" / Twitter <https://whitehouse.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f620288bb41dd81f9c715ef4d&id=f66b2dfdf3&e=1b00b68fe6>
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