There is currently an anti-kickback statute in place that protects rebates. Big news is that this might change this year or next year, rebates are paid at poin

There is currently an anti-kickback statute in place that protects rebates. Big news is that this might change this year or next year, rebates are paid at point of sale to consumers. Insurance premiums would rise, so non-utilizers see an increase in cost, and very high utilizers see a reduction (rebates primarily on high cost brand drugs).