HR 6956
Opioid Settlement Accountability Act
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The Opioid Settlement Accountability Act aims to ensure that funds received by states from lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors are used effectively to combat the opioid crisis. Specifically, the bill prevents the federal government from treating these settlement funds as overpayments that could lead to recoupment under Medicaid. It also mandates that states use these funds for a range of programs, including treatment services, prevention efforts, healthcare practitioner training, and support for law enforcement and social services.
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