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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.
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Print number: 117_S_5008
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5008.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • 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.
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. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-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 2026-01-02.

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