Senior citizens won't pay more than $35 a month for insulin as new drug provisions kick in

They won't pay more than $35 a month for each insulin prescription that's covered by their Medicare Part D plan. The law, which Congress passed last summer, aims to make it easier for Americans, particularly the elderly, to afford their medications. For Medicare enrollees who take insulin via a pump, which is covered by Part B, the $35 monthly cap starts on July 1.