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California to become first state to sell cheap insulin through state-backed program (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 6 days ago by florencia@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/progressivepolitics@lemmy.world

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https://www.gov.ca.gov/2025/10/16/governor-newsom-announces-affordable-calrx-insulin-11-a-pen-will-soon-be-available-for-purchase/

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[–] Aljernon@lemmy.today 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I firmly believe "From each according to their ability, to each according to their need" and support universal healthcare. But I also live with a disabled diabetic relative who would make too much money to qualify for public assistance to afford their insulin if they applied for disability so must live in poverty until old enough to retire. $11 dollars a pen would be a dream come true.

[–] SabinStargem@lemmy.today 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Means testing is the stupidest thing. 🤦

[–] Aljernon@lemmy.today 2 points 4 days ago

I don't mind at all if rich people have to pay more for certain things