Relating to: coverage of nonopioid drug alternatives for the treatment and management of pain.

SB 492 requires health insurance plans and self-insured employers to cover nonopioid pain treatment options equally with opioids. It mandates coverage for at least two nonopioid prescription drugs (approved by the FDA and not controlled substances) and three non-drug pain management options, such as physical therapy. The bill prohibits health plans from imposing stricter prior authorization or step therapy rules on nonopioid drugs compared to opioids. It also requires annual public reporting of pain management coverage details on plan websites. This affects all health plans covering prescription drugs in Wisconsin, directly impacting patients seeking nonopioid pain treatment options.