Alternatives to PAIN Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 1227 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage: In committee
Started in: House
Sponsors: 115
Latest action: Feb 12, 2025

What it does

Alternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act or the Alternatives to PAIN Act This bill reduces cost-sharing and prohibits the imposition of certain utilization requirements under the Medicare prescription drug benefit for certain non-opioid pain management drugs. Specifically, the bill requires such drugs to be covered without a deductible and to be placed on the lowest cost-sharing tier (if any). The bill also prohibits the imposition of prior authorization requirements (i.e., requiring prior approval from a plan) or step therapy requirements (i.e., requiring the use of alternative drugs before a drug is covered under a plan) with respect to such drugs.

Official summary · Introduced in House · Feb 12, 2025

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Where it stands

Introduced (Done)
Feb 12, 2025
Committee (Current step)
In committee · Feb 12, 2025
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Who sits in the seats that vote on itA roster is not a certified tally, and a filing is not a place on the ballot.
Who funds the people decidingA receipt is not backing. A contribution does not establish a policy motive.
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