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| https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-colleagues-introduce-seniors-access-critical-medications-act | Miller, Colleagues Introduce the Seniors' Access to Critical Medications Act | 2025-04-01 | 2025 | 2025-04 | Republican | House | WV | Carol D. Miller | M001205 | miller.house.gov | miller | https://miller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Click here for bill text. “It is vital that people who are dealing with old age or life-threatening illnesses can easily access necessary prescriptions. CMS’ current restrictions make it more challenging for Medicare beneficiaries to obtain medication by limiting pick up only to the patients themselves. In my home state of West Virginia, it can take hours for a patient just to get to their nearest physician or pharmacist and they simply do not have that kind of time to waste when it comes to their health. That’s why I am glad to join Congresswoman Harshbarger in reintroducing the Seniors’ Access to Critical Medications Act which allows patients to receive their prescriptions either through mail or by having a family member or caregiver pick up the medication on their behalf. This bill removes any barriers that prevent Medicare patients from fully accessing life-sustaining treatment,” said Congresswoman Miller. "My district in East Tennessee is extremely rural, so for many folks, getting to their healthcare specialist or a pharmacy to pick up a prescription is difficult enough as it is. Now imagine having to undergo this task if you're elderly with cancer. The ability to be able to mail these crucial medications to our most vulnerable was one of the few silver linings that came out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it's our responsibility as lawmakers to make the lives of our most vulnerable easier, not more difficult. This legislation accomplishes just that,” said Congresswoman Harshbarger. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T00:33:40Z |