The package was slated to expand vision and dental coverage under Medicare and cut down ACA premiums by an average of $600 per person. Before the bill was trimmed down from its $3.5 trillion price point, it also included the ability for Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.
Democrats narrowly hold a majority in Congress, but Manchin’s vote against the package delivered a win to its opponents. Manchin began to receive donations from entities opposing the package following an announcement.
Donations from payers and other supporters ranged from $1,500 to $5,000.
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