Sec. 2007. Medicare coverage of certain services furnished by opioid treatment programs
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Section 1861(s)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(2) ) is amended— in subparagraph (FF), by striking at the end and ; in subparagraph (GG), by inserting at the end ; and ; and by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: opioid use disorder treatment services (as defined in subsection (jjj)). . Section 1861 of the Social Security Act is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: The term opioid use disorder treatment services means items and services that are furnished by an opioid treatment program for the treatment of opioid use disorder, including— opioid agonist and antagonist treatment medications (including oral, injected, or implanted versions) that are approved by the Food and Drug Administration under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act for use in the treatment of opioid use disorder; dispensing and administration of such medications, if applicable; substance use counseling by a professional to the extent authorized under State law to furnish such services; individual and group therapy with a physician or psychologist (or other mental health professional to the extent authorized under State law); toxicology testing, and other items and services that the Secretary determines are appropriate (but in no event to include meals or transportation).
The term opioid treatment program means an entity that is opioid treatment program (as defined in section 8.2 of title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, or any successor regulation) that— is enrolled under section 1866(j); has in effect a certification by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for such a program; is accredited by an accrediting body approved by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration; and meets such additional conditions as the Secretary may find necessary to ensure— the health and safety of individuals being furnished services under such program; and the effective and efficient furnishing of such services. .
Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1) ) is amended— by striking and
(BB)and inserting
(BB); and by inserting before the semicolon at the end the following , and
(CC)with respect to opioid use disorder treatment services furnished during an episode of care, the amount paid shall be equal to the amount payable under section 1834(w) less any copayment required as specified by the Secretary . Section 1834 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m ) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: The Secretary shall pay to an opioid treatment program (as defined in paragraph
(2)of section 1861(jjj)) an amount that is equal to 100 percent of a bundled payment under this part for opioid use disorder treatment services (as defined in paragraph
(1)of such section) that are furnished by such program to an individual during an episode of care (as defined by the Secretary) beginning on or after January 1, 2020. The Secretary shall ensure, as determined appropriate by the Secretary, that no duplicative payments are made under this part or part D for items and services furnished by an opioid treatment program. The Secretary may implement this subsection through one or more bundles based on the type of medication provided (such as buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone, or a new innovative drug), the frequency of services, the scope of services furnished, characteristics of the individuals furnished such services, or other factors as the Secretary determine appropriate. In developing such bundles, the Secretary may consider payment rates paid to opioid treatment programs for comparable services under State plans under title XIX or under the TRICARE program under chapter 55 of title 10 of the United States Code. The Secretary shall provide an update each year to the bundled payment amounts under this subsection. . Section 1866(e) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395cc(e) ) is amended— in paragraph (1), by striking at the end and ; in paragraph (2), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and ; and by adding at the end the following new paragraph: opioid treatment programs (as defined in paragraph
(2)of section 1861(jjj)), but only with respect to the furnishing of opioid use disorder treatment services (as defined in paragraph
(1)of such section). .
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