An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program

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An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program

An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.

What This Bill Does

• An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No.
• 1379) of Michael P.
• Kushmerek relative to exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program.
• Health Care Financing.

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Official Summary Text

An Act exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1379) of Michael P. Kushmerek relative to exempting medications used for the treatment of opioid use disorder from the prior approval process under the Massachusetts Medicaid program. Health Care Financing.
Status:
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means

Current Bill Text

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Bill H.1379

Section 51A of Chapter 118E of the Massachusetts General Laws, is hereby amended in paragraph (a) by striking the definition of “Step Therapy Protocol” and inserting in place thereof the following new definition: --

“Step Therapy Protocol”, a utilization management policy or program that establishes the specific sequence in which a prescription drug for a specified medical condition is covered by the division or an entity with which the division contracts to provide or manage health insurance benefits; provided, however, the provisions of such utilization management policy or program and any regulations requiring prior authorization for prescription drugs shall not apply to any medications prescribed by a health care provider for the treatment of opioid use disorder.

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