What They’re Saying: Rep. Kiggans Introduces Bill to Lower Prescription Costs for Seniors  

Washington, D.C. —Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the bipartisan Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act of 2025, a bill that will help seniors on Medicare spread out the cost of expensive medications into interest-free monthly payments. 

“… As the leader of an organization dedicated to diseases affecting elders, we hear their cries every day. We stand in support of access to medication for all U.S. residents, and particularly seniors,” said Sharon F. Terry, CEO of Genetic Alliance. 

“The Medicare Prescription Payment Plan helps make prescription medications more affordable for many on Medicare. The PAN Foundation strongly supports the need for related reporting requirements, as included in the Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act of 2025. This bill will help ensure transparency around the program and will help guide patient advocacy organizations efforts to increase awareness and participation in the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, especially amongst those who would benefit from it most,” stated the PAN Foundation. 

“Creating the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan was an important and commendable first step in helping beneficiaries manage their monthly prescription drug costs. However, simply having the program is not enough. If the people who stand to benefit most are unaware of its existence or how to access it, we fall short of the program’s true potential. The Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act of 2025 takes the next key step by ensuring that CMS is proactive and transparent in its outreach efforts. This legislation emphasizes accountability—requiring a clear understanding of how CMS informs and assists beneficiaries—so that every person who could benefit from the MPPP has the opportunity to do so,” said Amanda Goodstadt, Senior Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer.

“Smoothing is an important tool to help older adults maintain financial stability. The $2100 cap paid out over the year works much better for those who may need resources for other purposes. We are hopeful that the data will show widespread use,” said the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP). 

“The Alliance for Aging Research, convener of the Lower Out of Pockets (LOOP) Coalition, applauds Rep. Jennifer Kiggans and original cosponsor Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi for their leadership on this bill which requires CMS to leave no stone unturned in its mandate to broaden patient enrollment in the Medicare Prescription Payment Program. Sadly, far too many eligible beneficiaries are unaware of this program that allows them to spread the burden of high prescription costs over the full calendar year. We urge timely passage of this vital legislation,” said Scott Frey, Senior Vice President for Public Policy and Government Affairs for Alliance for Aging Research. 

This legislation was endorsed by Genetic Alliance, PXE International, Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc., Arthritis Foundation, HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute, Neuropathy Action Foundation, PAN Foundation, Triage Cancer, Organic Acidemia Association, Lupus Foundation of America, Alpha-1 Foundation, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP), and Alliance for Aging Research. 

Read the Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act of 2025 here, the one-pager here, and the press release here.