An Act relative to opioid use disorder treatment and rehabilitation coverage
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to expand access to treatment and rehabilitation services for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder. It seeks to ensure that coverage for these crucial services is more comprehensive and readily available within the state’s healthcare system. The legislation focuses on improving the availability of evidence-based treatment options for those affected by opioid addiction. It also intends to support individuals in their recovery journey through various rehabilitation programs.
Key provisions
- Expands coverage for opioid use disorder treatment and rehabilitation services.
- Requires health plans to provide coverage for a range of evidence-based treatment modalities.
- Supports the development of rehabilitation programs.
- Addresses gaps in access to care for individuals with opioid use disorder.
- Promotes the use of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder.
Who is affected
- Individuals with opioid use disorder
- Healthcare providers offering opioid use disorder treatment
- Health insurance companies
- Patients
- The healthcare system in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill intends to improve the scope of coverage for opioid use disorder treatment.
- It may require health plans to adjust their coverage policies to align with the bill's provisions.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
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