How to Contact Your Representative About Insulin Pricing

The Issue

What's at Stake

Over 37 million Americans have diabetes, and millions more are prediabetic. For the 8 million Americans who use insulin, the cost of this life-sustaining medication has historically been unaffordable — leading many to ration doses with life-threatening consequences. The Inflation Reduction Act capped insulin costs at $35/month for Medicare patients, but that cap does not yet apply to private insurance plans, leaving millions without protection.

Legislation to extend the $35 cap to all Americans — regardless of insurance type — has been introduced repeatedly. Where your representative stands on this issue determines whether millions of Americans can afford the medication they need to survive.

37M

Americans with diabetes

Americans who use insulin

$35

Monthly insulin cap for Medicare patients — not yet universal

Take Action

How to Contact Your Representative — Step by Step

Find your representatives

Enter your ZIP code in RepReach to see your House rep and both Senators with direct phone numbers. Insulin pricing legislation moves through both chambers.

Call the district office

Healthcare cost issues generate high constituent call volumes. Your call is logged and reported to the member.

Be specific about expanding the cap

Asking your representative to support legislation extending the $35 insulin cap to all Americans — not just Medicare patients — is a clear, actionable ask.

Follow up in writing

RepReach generates a personalized written message based on your position. A call and written follow-up on the same day is the most effective combination.

What to Say

Tips for Your Call or Email

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Start with your city. Constituent calls are logged by location — always start there.

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Personal experience is powerful. If you or someone you know uses insulin or has rationed it due to cost, one sentence about that is more persuasive than any statistic.

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Ask for the universal cap. 'I urge you to support extending the $35 insulin cap to all Americans' is a clear, loggable ask.

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Under 60 seconds is ideal. Brief and clear is always best.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is insulin so expensive in the U.S.?

Insulin prices in the U.S. are dramatically higher than in other countries due to a complex system of manufacturer pricing, pharmacy benefit manager negotiations, and lack of regulatory price controls. The same insulin that costs $35 in Canada can cost over $300 per vial in the U.S.

What is the current insulin price cap?

The Inflation Reduction Act capped insulin costs at $35/month for Medicare Part D enrollees. However, this cap does not apply to people with private insurance or those who are uninsured, leaving millions without price protection.

Does calling about insulin pricing make a difference?

Yes. Insulin pricing has generated strong bipartisan constituent support. The Medicare cap itself passed in part because of sustained constituent pressure. Calls supporting a universal cap continue to influence member positioning.

How do I find my representative's phone number?

Enter your ZIP code in the RepReach app to instantly find your House representative and both U.S. Senators with their direct district office phone numbers.

Turn awareness into action

Your voice matters. Use it.