How the yearly cap on drug costs actually works
A closer look at what the out-of-pocket ceiling covers, what it does not, and who benefits most.

A closer look at what the out-of-pocket ceiling covers, what it does not, and who benefits most. The full text of this report is part of our expanding edition and will appear here in this template.
Sources & references
- Official program guidance and enrollment materials as cited in the article text.
- State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counseling overview.
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