We, the undersigned 51 organizations, on behalf of millions of patients and American consumers who live with complex conditions such as HIV, autoimmune diseases, cancer, diabetes, lupus, hemophilia, mental illness, and hepatitis, write to comment on the Notice of Benefits and Payment Parameters for 2023 Proposed Rule. The patients we represent appreciate all you are doing to make healthcare more accessible and affordable for beneficiaries. While there are several components of the proposed rule that many of us will comment on elsewhere, this letter focuses on those issues that impact access and affordability of prescription drugs.
Letter in support for MS SB 2470 so that patients can afford their prescription medications
[HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute] strongly supports [MS] Senate Bill 2470, which would require health insurers to accept and count payments made on behalf of patients towards deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums and ask that you conduct a hearing on the bill as soon as possible.
Comments on drug pricing transparency interim final rule [CMS-9905-IFC]
We are pleased that the Biden administration is moving forward with the requirement that insurance plans must report on various data points associated with prescription drug spending. We believe with this greater understanding and transparency of prescription drug costs, you can better implement policies and measures that increase competition, improve prescription drug affordability and access for the American people.
Letter in support of holding a hearing on Michigan HB 4353
The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute strongly supports Michigan House Bill 43534, which would require health insurers to accept and count payments made on behalf of patients towards deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums and ask that you conduct a hearing on the bill as soon as possible.
Letter in support of Wisconsin AB 184 so that patients can afford their prescription medications
The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute strongly support Assembly Bill 184, which would require health insurers and health care service contractors to accept and count payments made on behalf of patients towards deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums.