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Committee adopts amendment on bill banning copay accumulators for certain high‑cost drugs
Summary
The Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment to House Bill 1216, which would prohibit insurers from excluding third‑party patient assistance from deductible and out‑of‑pocket calculations for high‑cost, no‑generic prescription drugs; the amendment clarifies effective dates for PERS coverage and is expected to reduce the bill—s fiscal note.
At an Appropriations Committee meeting, members voted to adopt an amendment to House Bill 1216, a proposal that would prevent insurers from using copay accumulator programs to block third‑party payments from counting toward a policyholder—s deductible and out‑of‑pocket maximums.
Representative Karen Karls, the bill—s prime sponsor, said the measure is aimed at patients who rely on manufacturer or nonprofit assistance for high‑cost drugs. "House Bill 12 16 deals with copay accumulators," Karls said. "...for people with rare diseases for whom this bill is…
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