[Pearls Before Swine]

I thought one of the big come-ons of Obamacare was the elimination of caps.

Of course, it can be argued that this is a drug-cap rather than a medical services cap, but if you’re sick, WTF is the difference?

That’s not to say I don’t understand the need (if expressly disclosed) of some high-level cap, but $250/month is ridiculously low. It’s as if (could it be?) the insurance companies and the drug companies are fighting over some scraps here.

[grania]

I took this to mean that however high the cost of the drug is, the patient will not pay more than $250/month of the cost.

That would mean the pharmaceutical companies can charge whatever they want for the drugs, and only those who can afford their $250/month part of the cost can use it. It sounds like a lose-lose for the the consumer and a win for the pharmaceutical and insurance industry.