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Rep. David Cannon seeks ban on co‑pay accumulator plans after constituent case
Summary
Rep. David Cannon introduced RS 32178 to prohibit co‑pay accumulators that keep third‑party payments from counting toward patients’ co‑pays and out‑of‑pocket maximums; committee voted to introduce the request for statute and refer it for a full hearing.
Representative David Cannon (R., Legislative District 30) told the House Health and Welfare Committee that RS 32178 is meant to address “co‑pay accumulator” practices that can leave patients unexpectedly responsible for large prescription costs. Cannon said the measure grew out of concerns from a constituent family whose child with cystic fibrosis uses costly drugs and had relied on manufacturer coupons and other third‑party assistance.
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