CMS announced on Monday that nearly 10.7 million Medicare beneficiaries have received discounts of more than $20 billion on prescription drugs since the Affordable Care Act went into effect in 2010. The average savings per beneficiary is $1,945. According to CMS, almost 5.2 million older adults and people with disabilities received discounts of more than $5.4 billion in 2015, for an average of $1,054 per person. More than 39 million people with Medicare—including those with Medicare Advantage—took advantage of at least one preventive service with no copays or deductibles last year, and nearly 9 million had an annual wellness visit. "Medicare consumers are now more engaged and empowered in their own health thanks to the Affordable Care Act," said CMS Acting Administrator Andy Slavitt. "Millions are now able to access more affordable prescription medicine for their chronic conditions and millions more are staying healthier by accessing preventive services, especially vital for people living with disabilities or growing older."