State Medicaid Coverage Of MAT For Opioid Dependence: An OPEN MINDS Reference Guide
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) uses prescribed drugs combined with behavioral health treatment to reduce dependence on opioids. The medications are used to treat dependence and reduce cravings, while behavioral treatment addresses the other underlying causes of addiction. In conjunction with the OPEN MINDS Access To Medication-Assisted Treatment For Opioid Addiction report, we offer this Medicaid coverage Quick Reference for succinct lookup purposes.
This OPEN MINDS Reference Guide provides an overview of state Medicaid program coverage of medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid dependence. The report provides a state-by-state overview of coverage for methadone maintenance, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
This reference answers a number of fundamental questions regarding MAT benefits including:
- What states provide methadone maintenance coverage?
- How many states offer MAT pharmacy benefits and are there conditions to coverage?
- What states provide Medicaid coverage of MAT benefits under Medicaid Managed Care & fee-for-service (FFS) programs?
- What states offer MAT pharmacy benefits under FFS Medicaid programs only?
- What are the PDL Benefits for Naloxone in each state?