PRIOR AUTH. FOR OPIOID/ALCOHOL USE; PROHIBIT S.B. 400:
SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 400 (as introduced 6-11-25)
PRIOR AUTH. FOR OPIOID/ALCOHOL USE; PROHIBIT S.B. 400:
SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 400 (as introduced 6-11-25)
CONTENT
The bill would amend Chapter 34 (Disability Insurance Policies) of the Insurance Code to prohibit an insurer that delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed in the State a health insurance policy from requiring a prior authorization for coverage of a medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder or alcohol use disorder.
"Prior authorization" would mean a determination by an insurer or utilization review organization that a requested health care benefit has been reviewed and, based on the information provided, satisfies the insurer or utilization review organization requirements for medical necessity and appropriateness.
Proposed MCL 500.3406ww Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
SAS\S2526\s400sa This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. |