U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley spoke with KCII News about 20 years of Medicare Part D, “I became Chairman of the finance committee, and I made up my mind we were going to settle this. So after a couple of years of sitting down with colleagues, we got enough votes to pass the prescription drug bill. So in the last twenty years, it’s been a part of Medicare, and I think it helps a lot of people live longer with a higher quality of life, and not spend themselves into desperation with the help that they get with Part D of Medicare.” Today, 52 million seniors are voluntarily enrolled in a Medicare Part D plan. In 2023, 804 stand-alone prescription drug plans were offered across the nation, with the average Iowan having over 20 plans to choose from to meet their needs.