- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 29
- Latest action
- Mar 19, 2026
What it does
The HELP Copays Act would amend federal health laws to require that financial assistance from non-profit organizations and prescription drug manufacturers be counted toward a patient’s deductible, coinsurance, copayment, or out-of-pocket limit under their health insurance plan. This change applies specifically to prescription drugs, including specialty drugs and those subject to utilization management, and ensures such assistance does not disqualify high-deductible health plans from meeting federal standards. The provisions would take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, and would not restrict the use of utilization management tools like prior authorization or step…
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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.