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This bill requires health insurance providers in Michigan to develop and implement a comprehensive pain management service plan that goes beyond traditional opioid-based treatments. Specifically, insurers must create a plan that provides coverage and access to a wide range of pain management options, including non-opioid medications and alternative non-medication services, in line with guidelines established by the state department. The insurers must submit their pain management plans to the department for review, during which the department will assess whether the plan adequately covers diverse pain management approaches and does not inappropriately favor opioid prescriptions over other treatment methods. Additionally, insurers must educate their network healthcare providers about the pain management access plan and make information about the plan publicly available on their websites. The bill aims to address the ongoing opioid crisis by encouraging more holistic and varied approaches to pain management that reduce reliance on potentially addictive opioid medications.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4684