Prohibits health insurance carriers from denying coverage of nonopioid prescription drugs in favor of opioid prescription drugs.

This bill requires insurance carriers, the State Health Benefits Commission, the School Employees' Health Benefits Commission, and the Medicaid program to cover nonopioid medications for acute pain. It prohibits these entities from denying coverage for nonopioids in favor of opioids or requiring patients to try opioids first. The bill also ensures that nonopioid pain medications are not disadvantaged in terms of coverage or cost compared to opioid medications on insurance formularies.

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