Increases access to substance use disorder treatment; Requires Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder services provided by community-based organizations.
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Overview
This bill aims to increase access to substance use disorder treatment in New Jersey by requiring Medicaid coverage for services provided by community-based organizations. It establishes definitions for key terms like ‘medication for opioid use disorder’ and ‘medication unit,’ and outlines provisions for medication units within opioid treatment programs, including telehealth services. Furthermore, the bill expands harm reduction services and establishes standards for community-based organizations providing substance use disorder treatment to Medicaid recipients.
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