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The Nonopioid Pain Bill
Georgia bill forces health plan to cover nonopioid pain meds
State Health Benefit Plan Nonopioid Coverage Parity Act; enact
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If passed, the state will have to pay for nonopioid pain drugs the same way it pays for opioid drugs, so workers get more treatment options.
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State employees could get better pain relief without relying on opioids, but the state may spend more on these drugs, so taxpayers might see higher costs.
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The facts
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- Bill requires the state employee health plan to cover qualifying nonopioid pain drugs.
- Coverage must match opioid drug coverage for deductibles, copays, and limits.
- Applies to state employees' health insurance only.
- Bill is introduced and has been favorably reported by a House committee.
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