An Act to help patients and reduce health care costs by ensuring patient adherence to medications

This bill requires health insurance plans in Massachusetts to cover partial fills of prescriptions when a doctor or pharmacist determines it is in the patient's best interest for medication synchronization. It specifically prohibits insurers from denying coverage or using pro-rated dispensing fees for these partial supplies, ensuring pharmacies can override standard denial codes related to early refills. The law directly affects patients managing multiple medications and the pharmacies and insurers that process their prescriptions. By mandating full payment for partial fills regardless of the patient's copay, the bill aims to reduce administrative barriers and improve adherence to medication schedules.