Florida S0070 amends Medicaid drug protocols to allow exceptions to step-therapy for serious mental illnesses and mandates drug management programs.

Florida S0070 modifies Medicaid drug protocols to allow exceptions to step-therapy for serious mental illnesses when no suitable alternatives exist. The bill mandates the Agency for Health Care Administration to implement drug management programs, including a preferred drug list, to improve prescribing practices and reduce costs. It also requires prior authorization for certain drugs and establishes a return and reuse program for drugs dispensed to institutional recipients. The bill aims to ensure cost-effective drug use while maintaining quality care for Medicaid recipients.

Florida S0070 amends Medicaid drug protocols to allow exceptions to step-therapy for serious mental illnesses and mandates drug management programs.

Florida S0070 modifies Medicaid drug protocols to allow exceptions to step-therapy for serious mental illnesses when no suitable alternatives exist. The bill mandates the Agency for Health Care Administration to implement drug management programs, including a preferred drug list, to improve prescribing practices and reduce costs. It also requires prior authorization for certain drugs and establishes a return and reuse program for drugs dispensed to institutional recipients. The bill aims to ensure cost-effective drug use while maintaining quality care for Medicaid recipients.