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Improved Medicaid Response to Opioid Overdoses and Addiction Care

New rules aim to enhance Medicaid's response to opioid overdoses. This includes identifying individuals who have overdosed, connecting them to treatment, and educating prescribers. The goal is to reduce overdoses and improve care for those with addiction.
Key points
Medicaid programs will identify individuals who have survived an opioid overdose to offer them treatment and support.
Prescribing doctors will receive notifications about fatal overdoses of their patients and educational materials.
Doctors will have access to patients' addiction history to help ensure safer prescribing practices.
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Print number: 117_S_1575
Sponsor: Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA]
Process start date: 2021-05-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

IMPROVE Addiction Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1575.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicaid programs will identify individuals who have survived an opioid overdose to offer them treatment and support.
  • Prescribing doctors will receive notifications about fatal overdoses of their patients and educational materials.
  • Doctors will have access to patients' addiction history to help ensure safer prescribing practices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Toomey, Patrick [R-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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