To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to impose restrictions under the Medicaid program with respect to opioid prescriptions, and for other purposes.

United States115th CongressHR-5635House of Representatives
Updated: Apr 26, 2018

Summary

Responsible Opioid Prescription Act This bill limits Medicaid coverage of opioids prescribed to enrollees other than those who are in long-term care facilities or who are receiving hospice care, palliative care, or treatment for cancer.

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Timeline

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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