S 4674
Strengthening Medicaid Coverage of MAT Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Strengthening Medicaid Coverage of MAT Act, aims to ensure that medications used in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid-use disorders are fully covered under Medicaid and subject to the existing drug rebate program. It clarifies that drugs used in MAT qualify for these rebates, expanding access to these vital treatments. The bill updates Medicaid regulations to explicitly include MAT drugs within the scope of the drug rebate program, promoting cost-effectiveness in opioid treatment. This change will help lower the cost of medications used to treat opioid addiction for Medicaid recipients.
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