Copay Maximizers May Be Restricted In Small Private Plans Under CMS Proposal: Will Broader Impact Follow?
Executive Summary
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requests stakeholder feedback on how extensively copay maximizers are being used by insurers, which could help pave the way for restrictions on large employer and self-insured plans.
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