HB443 (2017) Compare Changes


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1 New Subdivision; Copayment Reimbursement. Amend RSA 161-L by inserting after section 7 the following new subdivision:

Copayment Reimbursement

161-L:8 CoPayment Reimbursement Prohibited.

I. No prescription drug manufacturer doing business in New Hampshire shall establish a copayment reimbursement program or otherwise offer to pay, waive, or reimburse a patient for his or her insurance copayment.

II. This section shall apply to copayments required under any health insurance plan offered by a public or private entity.

III. Any person found in violation of this section shall be guilty of a violation.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2018.

Changed Version

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1 New Subdivision; Copayment Reimbursement. Amend RSA 161-L by inserting after section 7 the following new subdivision:

Copayment Reimbursement

161-L:8 CoPayment Reimbursement Prohibited.

I. No prescription drug manufacturer doing business in New Hampshire shall establish a copayment reimbursement program or otherwise offer to pay, waive, or reimburse a patient for his or her insurance copayment.

II. This section shall apply to copayments required under any health insurance plan offered by a public or private entity.

III. Any person found in violation of this section shall be guilty of a violation.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2018.