Indiana is continuing an age-based approach to vaccination roll-out. Those 60 years and older are next. I will continue to advocate for teachers and those with underlying conditions to be made eligible for the vaccine. Please continue to be safe. https://t.co/fLr65bJ0ZJ
Eddie Melton
@SenEddieMelton · IN · S
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CoverageJan 15, 2020 to Feb 15, 2022
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If your family is in need of affordable healthcare, please check out the flyer below. Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act is now open and many people will be able to find plans for around $100 a month. https://t.co/9RVhb5sQts
In 2020, I introduced SB 421 to cap the price of Hoosiers' insulin co-payments at $50. This would have made a big difference for those living with diabetes and struggling to afford this life saving medicine, which can be hundreds of dollars every month for some families. 1/
There are just 19 intensive care unit hospital beds still available in Northwest Indiana. With the swift spread of COVID-19, I encourage residents in the region to continue following the recommended guidelines to keep their families safe. Read more: 1/ https://t.co/yoWSDmCeiT
Today, I offered amendments that would have increased the minimum wage, restored funding for mental health and addiction, increased the cigarette tax to $1 to generate revenue and increased funding for Indiana food banks. Read my full statement here: https://t.co/2lQU6PYhYj
RT @INSenDems: #Coronavirus concerns are affecting hospitals everywhere. The @INRedCross is strongly urging healthy, eligible individuals w&
So many Hoosier rely on pharmacies to fill their prescriptions, access medication therapy management, receive vaccines and so much more. When communities have a limited number of pharmacies, it creates pharmacy deserts which places strain on the people living in those areas. 1/
Today I will be casting my vote to sustain the governor’s veto of HB 1123, and I hope my colleagues in the Senate do the same. It’s important that our state is able to act swiftly and efficiently to promote the health and safety of Hoosiers. https://t.co/5wvSOywyrh
(2/2) I will be pushing to make necessary improvements in Indiana this session. Additionally, I will be filing legislation to legalize marijuana and create the infrastructure needed to ensure this growing industry will be regulated to benefit all Hoosiers.
Next session, I will be advocating for legislation to address the issues we're seeing across Indiana with pharmacy deserts. Every Hoosier should be able to fill their prescriptions and access vital healthcare close to home. 2/ https://t.co/ueMG36UDPA