MA H4043

Permits drug manufacturers of both branded and generic medications to offer copay assistance programs to all Massachusetts residents to help cover out-of-pocket medication costs

Requires copay assistance programs to be available to all patients prescribed the medication regardless of insurance status, unless federal law prohibits it

Mandates manufacturers notify the Department of Public Health about their copay assistance programs, including program descriptions and eligibility criteria

Requires the Department of Public Health to make copay assistance program information readily available to the public and healthcare providers

Protects generic medication manufacturers and their suppliers from fines or penalties for participating in copay assistance programs