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House Democrats propose plan to lower cost of prescription drugs

LANSING, MI (MPRN)--   If you think you’re paying too much for your prescription drugs – Democratic lawmakers in Lansing agree. 

Some House Democrats have introduced bills aimed at making medical care more affordable.

Lower copays, expansion of what must be covered by insurance, and more protections for consumers are some of the key areas bills in a new legislative package would tackle.

Democratic Representative Jon Hoadley is a bill sponsor.

“At the end of the day, this is about making sure that we’re putting Michigan health and our safety over profits.”

Supporters say that everyone should have access to quality, affordable health care.

If passed, insurance companies would have a cap of five dollars for co-pays for primary care and behavioral health providers.

The state Attorney General would have to investigate the price of insulin and make recommendations for consumer protections.

Before becoming the newest Capitol reporter for the Michigan Public Radio Network, Cheyna Roth was an attorney. She spent her days fighting it out in court as an assistant prosecuting attorney for Ionia County. Eventually, Cheyna took her investigative and interview skills and moved on to journalism. She got her masters at Michigan State University and was a documentary filmmaker, podcaster, and freelance writer before finding her home with NPR. Very soon after joining MPRN, Cheyna started covering the 2016 presidential election, chasing after Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and all their surrogates as they duked it out for Michigan. Cheyna also focuses on the Legislature and criminal justice issues for MPRN. Cheyna is obsessively curious, a passionate storyteller, and an occasional backpacker. Follow her on Twitter at @Cheyna_R