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 align their plans with guidelines established by the relevant department and submit these plans for approval, ensuring that they do not favor opioid prescriptions over other pain management options.

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

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 500.100, 500.8302