Every Dollar Counts Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 8
- Latest action
- Apr 14, 2026
What it does
The Every Dollar Counts Act of 2026 would require that out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs—when a patient chooses to pay for a drug directly instead of using their insurance benefit—counts toward their health plan’s deductible and out-of-pocket maximum. This applies to group and individual health insurance plans regulated under the Public Health Service Act, ERISA, and the Internal Revenue Code. The change ensures patients are not financially penalized for opting to pay cash for drugs, and the rule would take effect for plan years starting January 1, 2027. Conforming amendments also adjust Medicaid drug pricing calculations to exclude such cash payments from “best price” and…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.