HB2296

Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of alternatives to opioid drugs

Introduced·1/7/26
Introduced Text

Missouri HB2296 mandates insurance coverage for nonopioid alternatives to opioid drugs for acute pain.

Missouri HB2296 introduces provisions requiring health benefit plans to cover nonopioid medications for acute pain when prescribed by a licensed health care professional. The bill prohibits insurers from denying coverage of these nonopioid drugs in favor of opioids. This change applies to health benefit plans delivered, issued for delivery, continued, or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Calendar

Feb 17

9:30 AM

Rules - Administrative Executive Session

Jan 29

8:00 AM

Health and Mental Health Executive Session

History

Jan 29

House

Executive Session Completed (H)

Jan 29

House

HCS Voted Do Pass (H)

Jan 29

House

HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 15 NOES: 0 PRESENT: 0