Step Therapy reform is picking up steam on the Hill! Support for the Safe Step Act continues to grow on both sides of the Hill with over half of the House of Representatives co-sponsoring. In the Senate, there are over 40 co-sponsors, and they included language in a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform package. Now is the time to let Congress know the importance of putting patients first instead of failing first! 

 The Safe Step Act (H.R 2630/S.652) would ensure that employer plans offer a clear and transparent process for a patient or healthcare professional to request exceptions to step therapy requirements. This exception process would include a clear timeline to help patients bypass medically inappropriate step therapy protocols, ensuring access to the right treatment at the right time.  

 The ACR is asking Congress to support the Safe Step Act to codify exceptions to protocols that get between rheumatologists and our patients.   

Act now to urge your lawmakers to put patients first, not fail first! The ACR’s Legislative Action Center will allow you to contact your members of Congress with just a few clicks. Take a moment to send your letter today!