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