State Medicaid programs are now required to provide coverage of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services and drugs under a new mandatory benefit. The purpose of the new mandatory MAT benefit found at section 1905(a)(29) of the Act is to increase access to evidenced-based treatment … Read More
SAMHSA’s New Guide on Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Criminal Justice Settings
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In July 2019, the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) published a guide that focuses on using medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder in jails and prisons, and during the reentry process when justice-involved persons return to the community. It provides an … Read More
CMS Announces State Opportunity for Planning Grant Addressing Substance Use
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On June 25, CMS released a planning grant open to all states to address treatment access and capacity building for Medicaid providers to deliver SUD recovery services. It leans on states to implement ongoing assessment of SUD treatment needs with a focus on recruitment, training, … Read More
Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities (SUPPORT) Act: Section 1003 Demonstration Project to Increase Substance Use Provider Capacity
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This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity for State Medicaid Agencies to apply for planning grant funding to increase the capacity of Medicaid providers to deliver substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery services. Up … Read More
US Progress (or Lack Thereof) with the Parity Law
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Last month marked the 10-year anniversary of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). This law requires that insurers cover mental health and addiction disorders no more restrictively than they cover physical body illnesses, and is designed to ensure that people with … Read More
New CMS Model Addresses Impact of the Opioid Crisis for Children
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) recognizes the heavy and continued impact of the opioid epidemic on children. An Innovation Model for payment and service care has been announced and will be the subject of forecasted funding opportunities due for release during the … Read More
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is accepting letters of intent for its 2018 Focus Grants
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Information on the 2018 Focus Grants of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is available on their website. Subject areas include: Short-Term Risk Reaching 20% by 2025 Blue Sky Research Grant The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has an accessible guide for medical providers … Read More
SAE’s Operational Guide to the Treatment, Prevention, and Evaluation of Opioid Addiction
New Guidance from the CMS Focused on Addiction
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Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance to build on SAE’s commitment to partner with states to ensure they have the necessary regulatory tools and flexibility to combat the opioid crisis. Their two releases also describe the approaches states can … Read More