Improved access to opioid addiction treatment and recovery support.
This act aims to improve access to opioid addiction treatment, including medications, therapies, and support services, by eliminating patient costs in Medicare and requiring health plans to cover these services without cost-sharing. It also increases financial support for states under Medicaid for medication-assisted treatment and recovery support services. This means individuals struggling with opioid addiction may face fewer financial barriers and have access to a broader range of services.
Key points
No out-of-pocket costs for Medicare beneficiaries for opioid addiction treatments, including medications, behavioral therapies, and recovery support services.
Health insurance plans must cover opioid addiction treatments and recovery support services without cost-sharing for enrollees.
Increased federal financial support for states under Medicaid for medication-assisted treatment and recovery support services, potentially improving service availability.
Selection of 15 states for a pilot program to eliminate Medicare cost-sharing, focusing on areas with high overdose death rates and a significant Medicare beneficiary population.
Status:
Expired
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