Ban Co-pay Accumulator Programs in Massachusetts

Show your support for S. 644 and H.1053 which would ban co-pay accumulator programs in Massachusetts.

Many Insurers and PBMs are now utilizing copay accumulators to stop copay assistance from counting towards a patient’s deductible and maximum out-of-pocket spending. These practices are creating significant financial and health issues for the patients we serve.

The Joint Committee on Financial Services will be holding a virtual hearing on Tuesday, September 21 at 10 AM about S.644 and H.1053 which would ban co-pay accumulator programs in Massachusetts. Learn more about the hearing here.

Here is important information about the hearing and upcoming deadlines.

Supporting S.644 and H.1053

• • Virtual Testimony
    • To sign up to testify you need to first create an account for MyLegislature and follow these instructions.
      To sign up to give testimony, click here .
    • The deadline to register is TOMORROW, Thursday, September 16 at 5 PM.
      • If you are planning to virtually testify, please respond back to this email.

• • Group Sign-On Letter
    • The attached sign-on group letter is for you to review.
    • If you would like to add your organization’s name to the letter, please click here. 
    • The deadline is Monday, September 20 at 3 PM.  
      • After the deadline, we are unable to add additional names. 

• • Written Testimony
    • To submit written testimony online you need to first create an account for MyLegislature and follow these instructions.
      If you already have an account click here.
    • Online testimony will be accepted until Tuesday, September 28 at 5 PM.

• • Fact Sheet
    • A fact sheet was created about these bills.  Please use it as a resource as you see fit.

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