In Review: The Indiana Legislative Session is underway. On Tuesday at 8:30 AM, the Indiana House Committee on Public Health will hear HB 1200. The bill, linked here, limits prescribers of subdermal opioids to a 180-day supply. At this time, the bill is limited to prescriber authority without altering Title 27 insurance statutes. On Wednesday at 9:30 AM, the Senate Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee will hear SB 220, a bill to mandate coverage for dementia medications and prohibit the use of step therapy for these drugs. The scope of this bill is limited to the state health plan.

Up Next: PCMA will continue to monitor committee hearings and provide updates to our members.

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