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HB2364: Prohibiting certain health insurers from requiring cost-sharing for nonopioid prescription drugs or providing less favorable coverage for such drug than that for opioid or narcotic prescription drugs for the treatment of pain.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill aims to ensure that health insurers don't charge patients more or offer less coverage for non-opioid prescription drugs used to treat pain compared to opioid-based medications.

Who This Affects

Kansans who take non-opioid prescription drugs for chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia or arthritis, may benefit from this bill by avoiding higher out-of-pocket costs or reduced access to necessary treatment.

Key Provisions

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Timeline

Introduced

Thursday, February 6, 2025

Last Action

Senate Referred to Committee on Public Health and Welfare

Feb 18, 2026

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