Bill > HB1667

This bill requires that any health benefit plan or prescription drug program that provides coverage for prescription drugs and receives manufacturer copay assistance must apply the value of that assistance to reduce the patient's out-of-pocket costs, including their deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. This means that the money provided by the drug manufacturer to help with a patient's copay will now count towards what the patient owes for their healthcare expenses, rather than just reducing the immediate copay amount without affecting their overall cost-sharing obligations. The bill also brings forward existing Mississippi Code sections related to accident and health insurance, specifically Sections 83-9-5 and 83-9-6.1, for potential amendment, with Section 83-9-6.1 defining terms like "cash discount card" and "prescription drug program" and outlining rules for their use to ensure that entities administering these programs contribute to the cost of discounts provided to consumers.

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https://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2026/pdf/history/HB/HB1667.xml