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CO SB033
Bill
Status
1/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rhonda Fields
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Colorado's Department of Health Care Policy and Financing from imposing prior authorization, step therapy, and fail-first requirements for Medicaid coverage of prescription drugs used to treat serious mental health disorders, as indicated on federally approved labels
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Defines serious mental health disorders as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder
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Applies to drugs provided under contracts between the state and health maintenance organizations, provided the contracts comply with this section
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Does not prohibit the state from contracting with managed care organizations for pharmaceutical services under the medical assistance program if the contract complies with this requirement
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Does not prohibit or discourage the use of generic drugs
Legislative Description
Medicaid Preauthorization Exemption
Last Action
Senate Committee on Health & Human Services Refer Unamended to Appropriations
2/9/2023