HELP Copays Act

Hozzl · 2024-03-14T06:08:56Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1375 HELP Copays Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 6:08 AM

Summary of Bill S 1375

Bill 118 s 1375, also known as the HELP Copays Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of high copayments for individuals who receive healthcare services through the Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Health Center Program.

The bill aims to reduce the financial burden on patients by capping copayments for prescription drugs and medical services provided by HRSA health centers. It also seeks to increase transparency around copayments by requiring health centers to provide patients with clear information about their out-of-pocket costs.

Additionally, the HELP Copays Act includes provisions to improve access to affordable healthcare for low-income individuals and families. This includes expanding eligibility for sliding fee discounts and ensuring that patients are not denied services due to an inability to pay. Overall, the HELP Copays Act is designed to make healthcare more affordable and accessible for individuals who rely on HRSA health centers for their medical needs. It aims to address the issue of high copayments and ensure that all patients can access the care they need without facing financial hardship.

Congressional Summary of S 1375

Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act or the HELP Copays Act

This bill requires health insurance plans to apply certain payments made by, or on behalf of, a plan enrollee toward a plan's cost-sharing requirements. Specifically, plans must apply third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses toward the requirements.

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Current Status of Bill S 1375

Bill S 1375 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 27, 2023. Bill S 1375 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 27, 2023. Bill S 1375's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 27, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1375

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1375

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care costs and insurance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1375

HELP Copays Act

Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act

A bill to amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to apply additional payments, discounts, and other financial assistance towards the cost-sharing requirements of health insurance plans, and for other purposes.