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Assembly eliminates Medicaid prior authorization for antiretroviral drugs
Summary
The Assembly passed a bill eliminating prior authorization requirements for Medicaid plans for antiretroviral drugs used to treat or prevent HIV/AIDS, a sponsor said the change removes treatment delays that reduce medication adherence.
The Assembly passed legislation to prohibit Medicaid plans from requiring prior authorization for certain antiretroviral prescription drugs used to treat or prevent HIV and AIDS.
Sponsor explanation
Sponsor Miss Rosenthal said the bill "would ensure that Medicaid providers are not required to obtain prior authorization to prescribe antiretroviral prescription drugs for the treatment or prevention of HIV…
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