HR. 1227In Committee
Alternatives to PAIN Act
Reduce Medicare Part D barriers to non-opioid pain management drugs by eliminating deductibles, lowering cost sharing, and barring certain coverage restrictions
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Reduce Medicare Part D barriers to non-opioid pain management drugs by eliminating deductibles, lowering cost sharing, and barring certain coverage restrictions
Key points
- Require lowest tier coverage
- Prohibit prior authorization requirements
- Prohibit step therapy requirements
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-12 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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