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Medicaid Coverage and Financing of Medications to Treat Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders

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This report presents information about Medicaid coverage of medication-assisted treatment for opioid and alcohol dependence. It covers treatment effectiveness and cost effectiveness. The report also offers examples of innovative approaches in Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maryland.

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SMA14-4854
Publication Date
November 2014
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