House Democrats Expect Drug Price Cap to Cover Employer Plans

House Democrats agree with employer, labor, and consumer groups that commercial health plans should be included in legislation designed to curb drug prices, according to sources.

Whether plans sponsored by employers or insurers can be covered under H.R. 3‘s proposed cap on drug price inflation depends on whether the addition is allowed under a budget procedure that Congress will use to advance expanded Medicare benefits in the fall.

“We’re trying to see if we can make that work this year,” said a House Democratic aide who spoke on condition of anonymity. “We haven’t resolved it completely, but we’re trying.” ...