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FL H1093
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Karen Gonzalez Pittman
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AI Summary
- Creates ss. 409.9064 and 409.9746, F.S., requiring both the Florida Medicaid program and Medicaid managed care plans to provide coverage that does not disadvantage or discourage FDA-approved nonopioid pain drugs relative to any opioid or narcotic drug for pain treatment or management
- Prohibits designating a nonopioid pain drug as nonpreferred on the mandatory preferred drug list if any opioid or narcotic drug is designated as preferred
- Prohibits imposing utilization controls on nonopioid pain drugs — including prior authorization or step-therapy requirements — that are more restrictive than the least restrictive controls applied to any opioid or narcotic drug used for the same condition
- Defines "nonopioid pain drug" as any nonopioid drug approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment or management of pain
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Coverage of Prescription Drugs for Pain
Last Action
Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee3/5/2025
Full Bill Text
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