420-J:18 Authorization for Medication-Assisted Treatment. – Whenever substance use disorder services are a covered benefit under a health benefit plan subject to this chapter, a health carrier shall: I. Be required to offer at least one medication-assisted treatment therapy option approved by the federal Food and Drug Administration for treatment of substance use disorders without a requirement for prior authorization. II. Not require a renewal of a prior authorization for a medication-assisted treatment therapy for treatment of substance use disorders more frequently than once every 12 months. Source. 2017, 185:1, eff. Aug. 28, 2017. 2020, 39:52, eff. Sept. 27, 2020.
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