S. 475: Alternatives to PAIN Act

S. 475 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Today, Medicare prescription drug plans often require patients to meet a deductible and get prior approval before covering non-opioid pain management drugs, while also placing them on higher cost-sharing tiers. Under this change, Medicare plans must cover… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.