Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB2642: Creates provisions relating to insurance coverage of alternatives to opioid drugs
Status: In committee, March 31, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 376, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to insurance coverage of alternatives to opioid drugs. Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.1280, to read as follows: 376.1280. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Acute pain", pain that results from disease, accidental or intentional trauma, or other causes, that a health care provider reasonably expects to last thirty days or fewer; (2) "Chronic pain", pain that is a persistent and long-lasting condition characterized by discomfort or.
From the engrossed text:
To amend chapter 376, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to insurance coverage of alternatives to opioid drugs. Section A. Chapter 376, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 376.1280, to read as follows: 376.1280. 1. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Acute pain", pain that results from disease, accidental or intentional trauma, or other causes, that a health care provider reasonably expects to last thirty days or fewer; (2) "Chronic pain", pain that is a persistent and long-lasting condition characterized by discomfort or pain that lasts for more than twelve weeks, often persisting beyond the expected healing time. It may result from various causes, including, but not limited to, injury, surgery, nerve damage, or underlying medical conditions; (3) "Enrollee", the same meaning given to the term in section 376.1350; (4) "Health benefit plan", the same meaning given to the term in section 376.1350; (5) "Health care professional", the same meaning given to the term in section 376.1350. EXPLANATION -- Matter enclosed in bold-faced brackets [thus] in the above bill is not enacted and is intended to be omitted from the law. Matter in bold-face type in the above bill is proposed language. HCS HBs 2642, 2296, 1966 & 1680 2. Notwithstanding any provision of law to …