HB 3070
Relating to the requirement of insurance coverage for a nonopioid drug for a person diagnosed with a substance use disorder
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Bill overview
This bill aims to ensure that insurance coverage in West Virginia doesn't unfairly prioritize opioid medications over nonopioid drugs for treating pain. It requires insurance providers, Medicaid, and PEIA to treat nonopioid drugs equitably with opioids when they are approved by the FDA for pain management. The bill also mandates the Bureau of Public Health to provide public information about nonopioid pain treatment options and requires prescribers to discuss nonopioid alternatives with patients before prescribing opioids.
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