We, the undersigned 58 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 in response to the Request for Information Regarding Reporting on Pharmacy Benefits and Prescription Drug Costs. The patients we represent rely on prescription drugs to treat their health conditions and prevent others. 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.
Vote “YES” on Louisiana SB 94 so that patients can afford prescription medications
We strongly support Louisiana 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 has already passed the Senate is scheduled to be voted on in the House this week. We urge you to support this critical bill for patients.
Vote “YES” on Louisiana SB 94 so that patients can afford prescription medications
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.
Support of Louisiana SB 94 so that patients can afford their prescription medications
The HIV+HEP Policy Institute is a leading HIV and hepatitis policy organization promoting quality and affordable healthcare for people living with or at risk of HIV, hepatitis, and other serious and chronic health conditions. We strongly support Senate Bill 94, 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.