Permanent Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Treatment: Removing the 2025 Expiration Date.
This law removes the expiration date for the requirement that State Medicaid plans cover medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders. This change ensures that individuals relying on Medicaid will have permanent, guaranteed access to crucial opioid and addiction therapies beyond 2025. States are now required to recertify their compliance with this coverage mandate at least every five years.
Key points
Guaranteed Treatment Access: State Medicaid programs must permanently provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Elimination of Sunset Date: The requirement to cover MAT will no longer expire on September 30, 2025.
State Certification: States must renew their certification regarding this coverage requirement at least every five years.
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