Section 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.Amended by 2020, 39:52, eff. 9/27/2020.Added by 2017, 185:1, eff. 8/28/2017. 2017, 185:1, eff. Aug. 28, 2017. 2020, 39:52, eff. Sept. 27, 2020.