H.R. 5801 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
HELP Copays Act
H.R. 5801 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Nov 1, 2021, sponsored by A. Donald McEachin with 62 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Nov 1, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 62
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Help Ensure Lower Patient Copays Act or the HELP Copays Act This bill requires health insurance plans to apply certain payments made by, or on behalf of, a plan enrollee toward a plan's cost-sharing requirements. Specifically, plans must apply third-party payments, financial assistance, discounts, product vouchers, and other reductions in out-of-pocket expenses toward the requirements.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
A. Donald McEachin (D-VA). Co-sponsors: 58 Democrats, 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 1, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Nov 2, 2021)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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