Copay Accumulator-Type Programs Proposed For ACA Exchange Plans
Executive Summary
Annual payment rule for individual and group plans governed by Affordable Care Act proposes excluding drug manufacturer-sponsored copay assistance from out-of-pocket caps and seeks comments on use of reference pricing.
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