A 4550
Requires health benefits coverage for buprenorphine and buprenorphine/naloxone for pain treatment without step therapy or fail-first protocols.
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Bill overview
This bill requires health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover buprenorphine and buprenorphine/naloxone prescriptions for pain treatment without requiring patients to go through ‘step therapy’ or ‘fail-first’ protocols. These protocols can sometimes limit access to less addictive pain medications like buprenorphine. The law applies to various types of health plans, including those purchased by the state and school districts.
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Carol Murphy
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