Medicaid Coverage of Medications to Reverse Opioid Overdose and Treat Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder

Link

https://store.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/medicaid-coverage-reverse-overdose-pep22-06-01-009.pdf

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Provides information on the availability of, and access to, medications for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD), and for reversing opioid overdoses within state Medicaid plans. Discusses policies and regulations affecting access to these medications and reviews the present coverage and availability of the medications to Medicaid beneficiaries in each state. Includes 5 innovative models for expanding medication access to underserved Medicaid populations, including those residing in rural areas, American Indian/Alaska Native communities, and individuals recently released from incarceration.

Date

01/2024

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Topics

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) • Naloxone • Opioids • Overdose Prevention • Policy • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment