SUPPORT Act means more opioid policy changes

Washington State Health Care Authority sent this bulletin at 04/26/2019 04:15 PM PDT

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SUPPORT Act means more opioid policy changes

What is the SUPPORT Act?

On October 24, 2018, President Trump signed the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act. The SUPPORT Act will change aspects of Washington Apple Health (Medicaid) – specifically clinical pharmacy policy and prescription drug monitoring requirements and reporting.

How does this affect me? Where do I learn more?

The Health Care Authority (HCA) is in the early stages of implementation planning for the effects of this act. We have created a SUPPORT Act webpage with comprehensive information which will be updated as we move forward.

I still have questions

After reviewing the information on the SUPPORT Act webpage, you can email Apple Health Pharmacy Policy with additional questions.

About the Health Care Authority (HCA)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is committed to whole-person care, integrating physical health and behavioral health services for better results and healthier residents.

HCA purchases health care for more than two million Washington residents through Apple Health (Medicaid), the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) Program, and, beginning in 2020, the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program. As the largest health care purchaser in the state, we lead the effort to transform health care, helping ensure Washington residents have access to better health and better care at a lower cost.

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