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S 3064119th CongressIn Committee
Relief of Chronic Pain Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 28, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] (R-Montana)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Relief of Chronic Pain Act amends Medicare Part D to ensure appropriate access to non-opioid pain management drugs by eliminating deductibles and cost-sharing requirements for qualifying medications.
Key Points
- 1Eliminates deductibles for qualifying non-opioid chronic pain management drugs
- 2Places qualifying drugs on lowest cost-sharing tier
- 3Prohibits step therapy requiring opioids before non-opioid alternatives
- 4Bans prior authorization requirements for qualifying drugs
- 5Covers specific chronic pain conditions including neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia
- 6Applies to plan years beginning January 1, 2026
Impact Areas
Medicare Part D beneficiaries with chronic painPharmaceutical manufacturersMedicare prescription drug plansHealthcare providers treating chronic painFederal healthcare spending
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