Healthscore 738·7 metrosupdated 20h ago

Insurers Pocket Copay Assistance, Leaving Patients Struggling

Larry Gruber, a Florida fitness coach, faces financial strain as his new insurer, Oscar Health, refuses to apply a drug coupon to his costs. This practice, known as copay accumulator programs, is becoming more common among insurers, impacting patients reliant on assistance for expensive medications.

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Los Angeles Hampton Roads Baltimore Boston Philadelphia Detroit Miami–Ft. Lauderdale

Local coverage

#1Los Angelesscore 6120h ago

Insurers Pocket Copay Assistance, Leaving Patients Struggling

#2Hampton Roadsscore 5420h ago

Insurers Pocket Copay Assistance, Leaving Patients Struggling

#3Baltimorescore 5420h ago

Insurers Retain Copay Assistance Intended for Patients

#4Bostonscore 5420h ago

Insurers Keep Copay Assistance, Leaving Patients to Bear High Drug Costs

#5Philadelphiascore 5020h ago

Insurers Keep Copay Assistance, Leaving Patients to Bear High Drug Costs

#6Detroitscore 4620h ago

Copay assistance is meant to defray patient drug costs. Some insurers keep it instead

#7Miami–Ft. Lauderdalescore 3620h ago

Insurers Keep Copay Assistance, Burdening Patients with High Drug Costs

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