Representatives Donald McEachin (D-VA-04) and Rodney Davis (R-IL-13) recently introduced H.R. 5801, the HELP Copays Act, a bill supported by the Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) that will ban copay accumulator programs by ensuring that all payments made by the patient count towards their deductible, coinsurance, or out-of-pocket maximum. This is an important step in protecting patients from potential added financial strains in obtaining expensive therapies. As many states have introduced or passed legislation to address copay accumulator programs, ASCO is pleased to see the introduction of federal legislation.

We encourage you to contact the State Representative to support the HELP Copays Act, H.R. 5801.