

Bills in Colorado, Missouri, North Dakota advanced in the legislative process. New Mexico became the latest state to pass a CAAP bill (SB 51). NHF continues to support this legislation alongside our patient advocacy partners.Īll Copays Count Coalition Update: There is now copay accumulator adjuster legislation in eighteen states and the District of Columbia. This legislation would require group health plans to provide exception processes for step therapy protocols in specified cases, ensuring access to recommended treatment without unnecessary barriers. Safe Step Act Introduced: The Safe Step Act (S.652) was introduced in the Senate by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and is currently in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate HELP Committee). Thanks to all the advocates in the bleeding disorders community, the HELP Copays Act is amongst several pieces of legislation being considered by the 118th Congress regarding access to healthcare and treatment. 830, along with a companion bill in the Senate. As Congress heads into appropriations season, we continue to monitor the legislation and advocate for further members to sign onto H.R. 830) is now up to 29 co-sponsors, representing 18 States, Puerto Rico and Washington, DC. 830 - Federal Copay Accumulator Legislation Update: The HELP Copays Act (H.R. 830, the HELP Copays Act, and securing level funding for the federal hemophilia programs. The focus of this year was soliciting cosponsors for H.R. Washington Days Recap: Nearly 400 volunteer advocates attended Washington Days March 8-10th and participated in 235 meetings with Members of Congress and staff.
