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|Videos|March 10, 2021
Advocates for Change: George's Story
Author(s)The PAN Foundation
George Valentine needs something from his elected representatives in Congress: securing predictable annual out-of-pocket costs under Medicare Part D’s prescription drug plan.
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George Valentine needs something from his elected representatives in Congress: securing predictable annual out-of-pocket costs under Medicare Part D’s prescription drug plan. Watch George’s story in the video above!
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