On behalf of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), thank you for the letter regarding the Request for Information (RFI) Regarding Reporting on Pharmacy Benefits and Prescription Drug Costs1. The 58 organizations that signed this correspondence are the voice for many individuals who rely on affordable prescription drugs to treat their health conditions and prevent others, and we appreciate hearing from you on this important issue.
111 HIV & LGBT organizations request funding for national PrEP grant program
The undersigned 111 public health, HIV, hepatitis, and STD community-based organizations, along with providers, community health centers, and advocacy organizations are writing to urge you to support the creation of a national PrEP grant program to prevent HIV in the United States.
Patient groups comment letter on 2023 health plan proposed rule
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.