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Introduced
05/22/2018
05/22/2018
In Committee
05/22/2018
05/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance for states on how to obtain federal reimbursement under Medicaid for substance use disorder telehealth services, including services provided in school-based health centers.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance for states on how to obtain federal reimbursement under Medicaid for substance use disorder telehealth services, including services provided in school-based health centers. The guidance will cover state options for reimbursement of services like assessment, medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and medication management using telehealth, as well as education for providers serving Medicaid beneficiaries with substance use disorders. The bill also defines key terms like "school-based health center" and "telehealth services" for the purposes of the guidance.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (8)
Tom Carper (D)*,
John Cornyn (R),
Joe Manchin (I),
Bill Nelson (D),
Pat Roberts (R),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
John Thune (R),
Mark Warner (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2904/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2904/BILLS-115s2904is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2904/BILLS-115s2904is.pdf.pdf |
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