S. 475, also known as the "Alternatives to Prevent Addiction In the Nation Act" or the "Alternatives to PAIN Act," aims to amend the Social Security Act to improve access to non-opioid pain management drugs under Medicare Part D. Starting in 2026, these qualifying drugs will...
Simple Explanation
The Alternatives to PAIN Act is like a new rule saying that people who need medicine to stop pain don't have to pay extra or try other medicines first, starting in 2026. This way, they can get special non-opioid medicines easier and faster without using strong drugs like opioids.