SB 0551
Human services: medical services; exemption of certain prescription drugs for the treatment or management of pain from the medical assistance prior authorization process; provide for. Amends sec. 109h of 1939 PA 280 (MCL 400.109h) & adds sec. 109v.
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Bill overview
This bill aims to make it easier for Michigan residents to access prescription drugs used to treat pain. It proposes an exemption from prior authorization requirements for certain prescription drugs, including those used to manage central nervous system conditions, pain, and specific mental health disorders. Specifically, it creates a new category of drugs not subject to prior authorization if they treat conditions like cancer, organ replacement, or opioid withdrawal, and it establishes coverage for non-opioid pain medications on the Medicaid program’s preferred drug list.
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Sylvia A. Santana
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