An Act To Support Evidence-based Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder

Sec. 1. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services 0679

Initiative: Provides funding in fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19 for primary care patient-centered medical homes and behavioral health providers that provide evidence-based, integrated medication-assisted treatment to patients with opioid use disorder to cover costs of intensive, intermediate and long-term treatment, including, but not limited to, the cost of medication, screening, behavioral health treatment and office visits for 1,000 uninsured patients.

GENERAL FUND	2017-18	2018-19
All Other	$6,663,000	$6,663,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL	$6,663,000	$6,663,000

SUMMARY

This bill provides funding for primary care patient-centered medical homes and behavioral health providers that provide evidence-based, integrated medication-assisted treatment to uninsured patients with opioid use disorder to cover costs of intensive, intermediate and long-term treatment.