Bill > SB300

This bill makes important revisions to Nevada's Medicaid program, focusing on expanding coverage for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder and mental health services. Specifically, the bill requires Medicaid to cover the administration of FDA-approved medications for treating opioid use disorder, contingent on federal financial participation. Additionally, the bill expands Medicaid coverage at federally-qualified health centers to include services provided by a broader range of mental health professionals, such as clinical professional counselors, licensed alcohol and drug counselors, and master's level interns practicing under supervision. The bill also includes provisions for the Department of Health and Human Services to apply for necessary federal waivers or state plan amendments to secure federal funding for these expanded services. To support these changes, the bill appropriates and authorizes specific funding amounts for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with money being transferred from the Account to Improve Health Care Quality and Access. The bill's provisions will be implemented in stages, with different sections becoming effective at different times between the bill's passage and March 1, 2026, allowing time for regulatory preparation and administrative tasks.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12513/Overview