S.3022

Requires insurers to develop plans for coverage and access to nonnarcotic, nonopioid and nonmedication pain management for moderate to severe pain. It further restricts utilization review for nonopioid drugs.

Chamber Passed·6/4/26

Rhode Island S3022 mandates insurers to create plans for nonopioid pain management coverage and restricts utilization review for nonopioid drugs.

Rhode Island S3022 requires insurers to develop plans for coverage and access to nonnarcotic, nonopioid, and nonmedication pain management for moderate to severe pain. It mandates that these plans be filed with the health insurance commissioner for approval, who will consider the adequacy of access to a broad spectrum of pain management services. The bill also restricts utilization review for nonopioid drugs, prohibiting more restrictive or extensive protocols than those applied to opioids.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 38–0 · Jun 4
Current
Health & Human Services Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

38 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Jun 2

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Consideration

Apr 16

12:00 AM

Senate Health and Human Services Hearing

History

Jun 5

House

Referred to House Health & Human Services

Jun 4

Senate

Senate passed Sub A

Jun 2

Senate

Committee recommends passage of Sub A