S.864

HELP Copays Act Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act

Introduced·3/5/25

HELP Copays Act allows financial assistance for prescription drugs to count towards deductibles and copayments.

The HELP Copays Act amends the Public Health Service Act to ensure that financial assistance for outpatient prescription drugs, including that offered by non-profits and manufacturers, counts towards deductibles and copayments. This applies to high deductible health plans and affects individuals enrolled in group health plans or health insurance coverage. The changes take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

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Current
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Next
Committee decision

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Calendar

Mar 19

10:00 AM

Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Hearing

History

Mar 19

Senate

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Mar 5, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.