Montana § 33-22-176 - Limitation On Copayments

Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 33-22-176 — Limitation On Copayments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 33-22-176. Limitation On Copayments

Limitation on copayments. A pharmacy benefit manager or third-party payer may not charge a patient a copayment that exceeds the cost of the prescription drug. If a patient pays a copayment, the dispensing provider or pharmacy may retain the adjudicated reimbursement and the pharmacy benefit manager or third-party payer may not alter the adjudicated reimbursement.

Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 33-22-176

What does Montana Code Annotated § 33-22-176 cover?

Section 33-22-176 ("Limitation On Copayments") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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