R 418.101008b Denial of reimbursement for prescribing and dispensing opioid medications used to treat chronic, non-cancer pain.

Rule 1008b. Reimbursement for prescribing and dispensing opioid medications may be denied, pursuant to the act. Denial of reimbursement may occur if the physician reporting and treatment plan requirements as stated in R 418.101008a are not met. Denial of reimbursement shall occur only after a reasonable period of time is provided for the weaning of the injured worker from the opioid medications, and alternative means of pain management have been offered.