SF 415 (LSB 2341XS (1) 90)

SENATE FILE 415

BY  WEINER

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to coverage under the Medicaid program for anti-addiction medication.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  MEDICAID PROGRAM COVERAGE —— ANTI-ADDICTION MEDICATION.  The department of health and humans services shall require, under both Medicaid fee-for-service administration and Medicaid managed care organization administration, the coverage of medications used to treat substance use disorders up to the maximum daily dose approved by the United States food and drug administration and as indicated based on the patient’s medical condition and response to treatment.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill requires Medicaid coverage for medications used to treat substance use disorders up to the maximum daily dose approved by the United States food and drug administration and as indicated by the patient’s medical condition and response to treatment.