Seniors can barely afford the drugs they need to live, while the pharmaceuticals are the most profitable companies in the United States.

The state of Maine has recently launched an aggressive program to help seniors and control the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs. The program is called "Prescription Plus." This plan helps seniors better afford the exorbitant cost of prescription drugs. Pennsylvania should conduct an impact assessment of the Maine system and, if effective, adopt the system for Pennsylvania's seniors. [Click here to read about Maine's Prescription Plus Plan]