Effective October 1, 2020, this amendment adds the new mandatory MAT benefit 1905 (a)(29) in compliance with section 106(b) of the SUPPORT Act. MAT services include all FDA-approved or licensed drugs and biologicals to treat opioid use disorder (OUD), counseling services and behavioral therapy. These MAT services will provide necessary treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries with OUD and help address the national opioid epidemic.
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