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US S2875
COMBAT Act of 2018 Comprehensive Opioid Management and Bundled Addiction Treatment Act of 2018
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Introduced
05/17/2018
05/17/2018
In Committee
05/17/2018
05/17/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
COMBAT Act of 2018 Comprehensive Opioid Management and Bundled Addiction Treatment Act of 2018 This bill requires certified opioid treatment program services, including counseling, toxicology testing, and medication-assisted treatment, to be covered under Medicare. Opioid treatment programs must receive payment for such services in accordance with a specified methodology.
AI Summary
This bill, the Comprehensive Opioid Management and Bundled Addiction Treatment Act of 2018 or the COMBAT Act of 2018, requires Medicare coverage for opioid treatment program services, including counseling, toxicology testing, and medication-assisted treatment. Opioid treatment programs must meet certain certification and accreditation requirements to receive payment for these services, which will be paid through a bundled payment methodology determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The bill also designates opioid treatment programs as Medicare providers for the purpose of furnishing these opioid treatment services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/17/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2875/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2875/BILLS-115s2875is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2875/BILLS-115s2875is.pdf.pdf |
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