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Pros & Cons of Copay Accumulator Adjustor Programs & Drug Copay Cards: The Impact on People in HDHPs
When:
Dec 11, 2018 from 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM (CT)
Dial-in Instructions:
An email from MBGH & Readytalk will be sent to those that register a day before the webinar.
Agenda Coming Soon
There is growing use of accumulator adjuster programs by PBMs today. These programs work by prohibiting manufacturer copay card support from being applied to a patient’s deductible and out-of-pocket max. While the plan draws down the full amount of the copay card, when the assistance runs out (usually in 3-4 months), patients are faced with a substantial deductible balance – especially for those in high-deductible health plans. This can result in non-adherence to drug treatment and greater demand for health care services.
Proponents of copay cards view them as promoting affordable access to specialty medications and view accumulator adjuster programs as a means to creating cost barriers to specialty medication use.
On the other hand, employers who use accumulator adjuster programs view copay cards as a way to encourage unnecessary use of higher-priced, branded drugs and undermine their intended benefit plan design.
Expect a robust and controversial discussion where webinar participants will learn about the pros and cons of each program, impacts to people in high-deductible health plans, employer strategies to ensure reasonable access to medications and plan design recommendations.
At this webinar, you will:
Understand the pros and cons of how each program works
Hear the latest research on how they are impacting patient costs and health outcomes
Learn employer strategies to implement the right plan design for those in HDHPs to offset these programs related to patient out-of-pocket costs
Registration Information:
Links to register and save to your calendar are below
Members
$0
Employer Non-Members
$35
Need a Promo Code?
Non-Members
$75
Have a Question?
Ashley Piontkowski
(312) 372-9090 x105
Email Me!
Cancellation Fee:
If you register but can’t attend the program, please cancel at least 24 hours in advance. A fee of $25 will be incurred for people who do not cancel to help defray our costs.
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