Opioid Settlement Accountability Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 21, 2019)
Opioid Settlement Accountability Act
This bill establishes certain requirements with respect to the disposition of funds received by states from litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors.
Specifically, the bill requires states to use such funds to address opioid use, such as through (1) opioid prevention and treatment services, (2) health care practitioner training, (3) first responder equipment, and (4) social support services.
Additionally, the bill prohibits the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from considering such funds that are recovered or paid to a state on or after December 31, 2023, as an overpayment that reduces the state's payment, or that is subject to recoupment, under Medicaid.
The bill applies retroactively.
What just happenedNov 22, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 21, 2019
- Nov 22, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Nov 21, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Nov 21, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 21, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House