Clinical Trials Modernization: Tax-Free Payments and Covered Patient Costs.
This law aims to boost participation in clinical trials, particularly among underrepresented communities, by removing financial obstacles. It allows trial sponsors to cover participants' expenses like travel and meals, and crucially, their out-of-pocket cost-sharing obligations (copayments/deductibles). Furthermore, payments received for trial participation, up to $2,000 annually, will be exempt from federal income tax.
Key points
Clinical trial participants can receive tax-free payments (up to $2,000 annually) for expenses such as travel, transportation, and meals.
Sponsors are now permitted to cover patients' cost-sharing obligations (copayments/deductibles) related to the trial, significantly reducing financial barriers to participation.
The law authorizes grants for community outreach and recruitment efforts specifically targeting rural and underrepresented populations to ensure diverse research results.
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