N.M. Stat. § 59A-22B-8
§ 59A-22B-8. Prior authorization for prescription drugs or step therapy for substance use disorder prohibited
Year: 2026Length: 96 words
A. Coverage for medication approved by the federal food and drug administration that is prescribed for the treatment of a substance use disorder, pursuant to a medical necessity determination, shall not be subject to prior authorization, except in cases in which a generic version is available.
B. A health insurer shall not impose step therapy requirements before authorizing coverage for medication approved by the federal food and drug administration that is prescribed for the treatment of a substance use disorder, pursuant to a medical necessity determination, except in cases in which a generic version is available.