Out-of-Pocket Cost Letters
Featured Letters
Below are some of our featured letters on Out-of-Pocket Costs that highlight our recent work and victories.
To see all of our letters on this topic, scroll down to the archive section.
Federal Out-of-Pocket Costs
NPF Joins 33 Patient Organizations Regarding the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the ACA.
Federal Out-of-Pocket Costs
NPF adds name to colalition letter urging Congress to take action on out-of-pocket costs in Medicare Part D.
Federal Out-of-Pocket Costs
NPF joins coalition letter asking HHS to reconsider cost sharing provision in 2021 Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters under COVID-19 Circumstances.
State Out-of-Pocket Costs
NPF submits letter of support for Arizona copay accumulator bill HB 2166 to Governor Ducey.
State Out-of-Pocket Costs
NPF submits letter in support of Washington insulin cap bill SB 6087 to Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee.
State Out-of-Pocket Costs
NPF adds name to coalition letter in support of protections for surprise medical bills (HB 1862) to Pennsylvania Full House.
Federal Letters on Out-of-Pocket Costs
2021
- 06/17/2021 - NPF Joins 33 Patient Organizations Regarding the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the ACA
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2020
● 12/16/2020 - NPF Joins Coalition Statement Calling on Congress to Permanently End Surprise Medical Billing
● 12/04/2020 - NPF Joins Coalition Letter to Congressional Leadership Regarding Surprise Medical Billing
● 07/20/2020 - NPF Adds Name to Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Take Action on Out-of-Pocket Costs in Medicare Part D
● 05/21/2020 - NPF Adds Name to Coalition Letter Calling on Congress to End Surprise Medical Billing
● 05/21/2020 - NPF Adds Name to Coalition Letter Asking President Trump to End Surprise Medical Billing
● 05/05/2020 - NPF Joins Coalition Letter Asking HHS to Reconsider Cost Sharing Provision in 2021 Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters Under COVID-19 Circumstances
● 04/06/2020 - NPF Submits Comments in Response to the 2020 Medicare Advantage and Part D Drug Pricing Proposed Rule
● 03/02/2020 - NPF Adds Name to Coalition Letter to HHS Re: 2021 Notice of Benefit & Payment Parameters Proposed Rule
● 02/11/2020 - NPF Adds Name to Coalition Letter in Support of the Ban Surprise Billing Act
● 01/13/2020 - NPF Submits Comment Letter on Wisconsin Step Therapy Rulemaking Process
● 01/13/2020 - NPF Adds Name to Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Reverse Increase in Medicare Part D Out-of-Pocket Costs in 2020
2019
● 10/29/19 - NPF Adds Name to Coalition Letter to Speaker Pelosi Thanking Her for Supporting an Out-of-Pocket Cap and 'Smoothing' in Medicare Part D
● 10/18/19 - NPF Submits Comments in Response to ICER Proposed Updates to 2020 Value Assessment Framework
● 09/10/19 - NPF Adds Name to Letter Supporting the Prescription Drug Pricing Reform Act of 2019
● 07/24/19 - NPF Joins Coalition Letter to House Ways and Means Committee in Support of Medicare Part D Reform
● 06/06/19 - NPF Submits Letter in Support of S. 1384, the Prescription Drug Rebate Reform Act of 2019
● 06/06/19 - NPF Joins Coalition Letter to Congress in Support of Medicare Part D Reform
● 04/08/19 - NPF Submits Letter to HHS in Response to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Removal of Safe Harbor Protections for Rebates Involving Pharmaceuticals
● 02/19/19 - NPF Submits Comments in Response to HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2020
● 01/25/19 - NPF Submits Comments in Response to the 2020 Medicare Advantage and Part D Drug Pricing Proposed Rule
State Letters on Out-of-Pocket Costs
2021
● 02/10/2020 - Maryland All Copays Count Coalition Submits Letter to Senate Finance Committee in Support of SB 290
● 02/10/2020 - NPF Submits Letter to Maryland Senate Finance Committee in Support of SB 290
● 01/20/2020 - NPF Joins Maryland All Copays Count Coalition Letter in Support of HB 167
● 01/20/2020 - NPF Submits Letter in Support of Maryland All Copays Count Legislation
2020
● 06/15/2020 - NPF Joins Coalition in Urging New York Senators to Support Copay Accumulator Protections (S6303/A8246)
● 06/15/2020 - NPF Joins Coalition in Urging New York Assembly Members to Support Copay Accumulator Protections (S6303/A8246)
● 06/01/2020 - NPF Submits Testimony in Favor of Ohio Copay Accumulator Protections (HB 469) to House Health Committee
● 05/21/2020 - NPF Adds Name to Coalition Letter in Support of Protections for Surprise Medical Bills (HB 1862) to Pennsylvania Full House
● 04/09/2020 - NPF Adds Name to Kentucky Coalition Letter in Support of an Executive Order to Provide Copay Accumulator Protections During COVID-19
● 04/09/2020 - NPF Joins Others in Expressing Support to Rep. Bentley for Inclusion of Kentucky HB 72 to Address Copay Accumulators in COVID-19 Executive Order
● 04/07/2020 - NPF Adds Name to Ohio Coalition Letter in Support of an Executive Order to Provide Copay Accumulator Protections During COVID-19
● 04/07/2020 - NPF Joins Others in Expressing Support to Rep. Manchester for Inclusion of Ohio HB 469 to Address Copay Accumulators in COVID-19 Executive Order
● 03/27/2020 - NPF Submits Letter Commenting on California Health Benefits Review Program Analysis of AB 2203 Insulin Cost Sharing
● 03/11/2020 - NPF Adds Name to Kentucky Coalition Letter in Support of HB 72 to Protect Patients From Copay Accumulators
● 03/04/2020 - NPF Submits Letter in Support of Kentucky Copay Accumulator Bill HB 72 to House Banking & Insurance Committee
● 02/25/2020 - NPF Submits Letter in Support of Washington Insulin Cap Bill SB 6087 to Senate Health & Long Term Care Committee
● 02/18/2020 - NPF Submits Letter in Support of Nebraska Insulin Cap Bills LB 970 and LB 949 to Banking Commerce & Insurance Committee
● 02/06/2020 - NPF Submits Letter in Support of Maryland Insulin Cap Bill HB 134 to Government Operations Committee
2019
● 04/09/19 - NPF Submits Letter of Support for Arizona Copay Accumulator Bill HB 2166 to Governor Ducey
● 03/25/19 - NPF Submits Letter of Support for West Virginia Copay Accumulator Bill HB 2770 for Governor Justice
● 02/26/19 - NPF Submits Letter of Support for Oregon Copay Only Plans Bill HB 2799 to House Committee on Healthcare
● 02/25/19 - NPF Submits Letter of Support for Connecticut Copay Accumulator Bill SB 30 to Joint Committee on Insurance and Real Estate
Utilization Management
Prior authorization and step therapy are designed to manage costs but can stand between patients and the care they need. NPF advocacy works to make these processes more transparent and patient friendly.
Other Policy Areas
Whether it’s value-based care, telehealth, or protections for pre-existing conditions, NPF advocacy is weighing in to ensure the psoriatic disease community is heard.