The claim: President Joe Biden told the crowd at a March 19 campaign reception in Reno , Nev., that he’s fought for years to allow Medicare to negotiate with drug companies. 'How many of you know someone who needs insulin?' Biden asked. 'OK, well, guess what? It was costing 400 bucks a month on average. It now costs $35 a month.' The ruling: Half true. Biden said Medicare beneficiaries used to pay an average of $400 per month for insulin and are now paying $35 per month.
Sign up for insight and analysis on Texas politics, from political reporter Jeremy Wallace However, most Medicare enrollees were not paying a monthly average of $400 before these changes, according to experts and government data. Costs vary, so it is possible some people paid that much in a given month, depending on their coverage phase and dosage.
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