Improved Access to Non-Opioid Pain Management Drugs in Medicare
This act aims to improve access to non-opioid pain management drugs for Medicare beneficiaries. This means citizens will have more options for treating post-surgical and acute pain, potentially helping to combat opioid addiction. Changes include lower costs and no prior authorization requirements for these medications.
Key points
No deductible for qualifying non-opioid pain management drugs starting January 1, 2025.
Non-opioid pain management drugs will be placed on the lowest cost-sharing tier in Medicare Part D.
Prohibition of step therapy and prior authorization requirements for non-opioid pain management drugs.
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