The bill amends the Michigan Insurance Code of 1956 by adding a new section, 3406ww, which mandates that health insurance insurers develop a comprehensive plan to ensure adequate coverage and access to a wide range of pain management services. This includes nonopioid and nonnarcotic medications, as well as nonmedication alternatives to opioids. Insurers are required to submit their plans to the state department for approval, which will evaluate the adequacy of access to these services and ensure that policies do not favor opioid prescriptions over other pain management options.

Additionally, the bill requires insurers to provide educational materials to their network providers regarding the pain management access plan and to make this information available on their publicly accessible websites. This initiative aims to promote responsible pain management practices and reduce reliance on opioid medications, addressing the growing concerns surrounding opioid prescriptions and their associated risks.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 500.100, 500.8302