Illinois SB1238 mandates coverage for nonopioid medications and ensures parity in coverage for nonopioid and opioid drugs.
Illinois SB1238, known as the Nonopioid Alternatives for Pain Act, requires health insurance issuers to cover nonopioid medications prescribed for acute pain without favoring opioids. It prohibits insurers from denying coverage or imposing higher cost-sharing for nonopioid drugs compared to opioids. The Department of Public Health is directed to create an educational pamphlet on nonopioid alternatives, including their advantages and disadvantages. The Act takes effect January 1, 2027.
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