Some Medicare patients could pay less for certain non-opioid drugs for short-term pain. Starting in 2026, plans could not add a deductible, require advance approval, or make patients try an opioid first.
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Alternatives to PAIN Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Latest action on S. 475: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Medicare Part D patients who need short-term pain treatment and may use a qualifying non-opioid drug. It also affects doctors, pharmacists, drug plans, Medicare Advantage drug plans, and drug makers whose products may qualify.
Why this matters: Pain treatment can depend on what a patient can afford and how fast a drug plan approves coverage. This bill tries to make certain non-opioid options easier to use for short-term pain. It could help patients avoid delays after surgery or injury. It could also affect Medicare drug spending, because plans would have less control over these drugs.
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Officially: Alternatives to PAIN Act
Some Medicare patients could pay less for certain non-opioid drugs for short-term pain. Starting in 2026, plans could not add a deductible, require advance approval, or make patients try an opioid first.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S475. Modern Action explains Alternatives to PAIN Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Finance
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (2/6/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Alternatives to PAIN Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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