Mississippi House bill in Session 2026.
Status: failed. Latest action: February 3, 2026.
Prescription drugs; require that value of manufacturer copay assistance be applied to reduce patient deductible/out-of-pocket maximum costs.
AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT HEALTH BENEFIT PLANS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE COVERAGE FOR PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND RECEIVE MANUFACTURER COPAY ASSISTANCE FOR A PRESCRIPTION DRUG MUST APPLY THE VALUE OF THE COPAY ASSISTANCE TO REDUCE OR LIMIT THE AMOUNT THAT A PATIENT PAYS FOR A PRESCRIPTION DRUG AND/OR APPLY THE VALUE OF SUCH ASSISTANCE TO A PATIENT'S ANNUAL COST-SHARING REQUIREMENTS, SUCH AS DEDUCTIBLES AND OUT-OF-POCKET MAXIMUM COSTS; TO BRING FORWARD SECTIONS 83-9-5 AND 83-9-6.1, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, WHICH RELATE TO ACCIDENT AND HEALTH INSURANCE, FOR THE PURPOSES OF POSSIBLE AMENDMENT; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-19 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-03 | Status | failed |
| 2026-02-03 | Latest Action | (H) Died In Committee |