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Copay Accumulators

What is the Future of Co-pay Accumulator and Maximizer Programs? 

What is the Future of Co-pay Accumulator and Maximizer Programs? 

May 20, 2022 | Copay Accumulators

Surabhi Dangi-Garimella, PhD  Co-pay accumulator and maximizer programs run by commercial health plans and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have been designed to counter co-pay assistance programs floated by drug manufacturers. They prevent the co-pay assistance from...
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What is the Future of Co-pay Accumulator and Maximizer Programs? 

Group Sign On Letter in Support of the Copay Accumulator Ban Bill

Mar 24, 2022 | Copay Accumulators, Featured, Letters Supported

 ACSCAN-NY has delivered the group sign on letter (in support of the Copay Accumulator Ban Bill S.5299/A.1741) to leadership and the entire legislature.  Now that the letter has been delivered, it’s time to take some action!  Here are three things you can do right...
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Ban Co-pay Accumulator Programs in Massachusetts

Ban Co-pay Accumulator Programs in Massachusetts

Sep 16, 2021 | Actions, Copay Accumulators, Featured, Letters Supported, 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....
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HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022

HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2022

Mar 26, 2021 | Copay Accumulators, Federal Issues, Letters Submitted

On January 20, the Biden administration issued a “regulatory freeze” memo asking agencies to consider postponing rules that have been published in the Federal Register but have not yet taken effect and open a 30-day comment period. This would allow President Biden’s...
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Memorandum in Support to Prevent Harmful and Unfair COPAY Accumulator Policies

Memorandum in Support to Prevent Harmful and Unfair COPAY Accumulator Policies

Mar 18, 2021 | Copay Accumulators, Letters Supported

New York has a strong record in leading the nation in providing access to affordable health coverage. Despite the strides the state has made in expanding coverage, many New Yorkers still face hardship when faced with prescription drug costs. New Yorkers and others...
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Understanding United Healthcare’s Accumulator Policy

Understanding United Healthcare’s Accumulator Policy

Oct 14, 2020 | Copay Accumulators

The following post is from Julie Baak, the Practice Manager for the Arthritis Center in Saint Louis, Missouri and a fierce patient advocate. What is a Copay Accumulator? Copay accumulator programs target the most costly specialty drugs. These drugs often have copay...
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