Minnesota SF1946 mandates health plans to cover nonopioid drugs and nonpharmacologic pain management methods.
Minnesota SF1946 requires health plans to cover at least two nonopioid prescription drugs and three nonpharmacologic pain management methods. It prohibits preferential coverage for opioids and restricts utilization controls on nonopioid drugs. Health plans must also annually provide educational materials to providers and enrollees about these pain management options, and make this information publicly available on their websites. This law takes effect on January 1, 2026.
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