Concurrent Resolution Directing PEHP Regarding Pain Medication

Summary

The concurrent resolution requires the Public Employees Health Program to include at least one clinically appropriate non‑opioid prescription for every opioid on its drug formulary beginning in the 2027 plan year. It also prohibits the program from imposing cost‑sharing, prior‑authorization, step‑therapy, or other utilization‑review requirements on those non‑opioid drugs that are stricter than the rules applied to the corresponding opioids. The goal is to broaden pain‑management options while keeping access comparable.

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