S. 475In Committee
Alternatives to PAIN Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Reduces Medicare Part D cost sharing and utilization controls for certain non-opioid pain management drugs
Key points
- Require deductible free coverage
- Require lowest cost sharing tier
- Prohibit prior authorization requirements
- Prohibit step therapy requirements
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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