We strongly support Senate Bill 94, which would require health insurers to accept and count payments made on behalf of patients for prescription drugs towards their deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. This bill is scheduled to be voted on in the Senate on Monday, May 10th. We urge you to support this critical bill for patients.
Support of the PBM Accountability Study Act (HR 1829)
The HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute strongly supports The PBM Accountability Study Act (HR 1829), which would require the Government Accountability Office to provide a comprehensive report to Congress on the ways in which PBMs influence the pricing of pharmaceuticals, impede competition, use rebates and also provide recommendations on ways to lower prescription drug costs.
Letter to Secretary Becerra about Policies & Solutions to Improve Prescription Drug Affordability for Patients
We, the undersigned 124 organizations, on behalf of millions of patients and American consumers who live with complex conditions such as HIV, autoimmune diseases, cancer, diabetes, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and hepatitis, write to congratulate you on becoming Secretary and express our deep commitment and interest in working with you, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Biden administration to implement policies and measures that improve prescription drug affordability and access for the American people.
Support of Ohio House Bill 135 so that patients can afford their prescription medications
We strongly support House Bill 135, 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…
Support of Maryland Senate Bill 2907 so that patients can afford their prescription medications
We strongly support Health Insurance – Out-of-Pocket Maximums and Cost-Sharing Requirements – Calculation (House Bill 0167 and Senate Bill 0290), which would require health insurers to accept all forms of copay…