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Ind. Code § 12-15-35.5-7.5

Reimbursement for methadone when prescribed for pain; requirements

As added by P.L.209-2015, SEC.12.

Sec. 7.5. (a) The office may reimburse under Medicaid for methadone if the drug was prescribed for the treatment of pain or pain management only as follows:

(1) If the daily dosage is not more than sixty (60) milligrams.

(2) If the daily dosage is more than sixty (60) milligrams, only if:

(A) prior authorization is obtained; and

(B) a determination of medical necessity has been shown by the provider.

(b) A managed care organization may reimburse under Medicaid for methadone if the drug is prescribed for the treatment of pain or pain management only as follows:

(1) If the daily dosage is not more than sixty (60) milligrams.

(2) If the daily dosage is more than sixty (60) milligrams, only if:

(A) prior authorization is obtained; and

(B) a determination of medical necessity has been shown.

Official source: Indiana General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Indiana statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.