Gov. Rick Scott (R) has declared the opioid epidemic a state of emergency in Florida (see Executive Order 17-146). In response to the opioid crisis, the Agency for Health Care Administration is implementing provisions under the Florida Medicaid program to assist in the prevention and treatment of substance use disorders. Florida Medicaid currently covers an array of behavioral health therapies and prescribed drugs to treat substance use disorders and does not limit the length of time recipients may receive treatment. You can find updated information on Medication-assisted treatment and additional changes related to prescribed drugs in the recent Provider Alert.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.