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MN SF3822
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Omar Fateh
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AI Summary
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Prohibits prior authorization and step therapy requirements for all FDA-approved drugs used to treat opioid use disorder under Minnesota's Medical Assistance (Medicaid) program
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Removes existing language that specifically exempted liquid methadone from prior authorization requirements, replacing it with the broader opioid use disorder drug exemption
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Amends Minnesota Statutes section 256B.0625, subdivision 13f, which governs prior authorization for prescription drugs under Medical Assistance
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Mirrors existing protections already in place for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention drugs, which are similarly exempt from prior authorization and step therapy requirements
Legislative Description
Use of prior authorization and step therapy prohibition for drugs used in the treatment of opioid use disorder under medical assistance
Last Action
Referred to Health and Human Services
2/23/2026