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Introduced
09/12/2018
09/12/2018
In Committee
09/12/2018
09/12/2018
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 (CMS) to develop guidance for states on how to obtain federal reimbursement under Medicaid for substance use disorder (SUD) telehealth services, including services provided in school-based health centers. The guidance will cover state options for Medicaid reimbursement of various SUD telehealth services, such as assessment, medication-assisted treatment, and counseling, as well as reimbursement for educating providers on the "hub and spoke" model for managing SUDs. The bill also defines key terms like "school-based health center" and "telehealth services."
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 09/12/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/6778/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6778/BILLS-115hr6778ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr6778/BILLS-115hr6778ih.pdf.pdf |
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