Opioid Settlement Accountability Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 12, 2021)
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 happenedApr 13, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 12, 2021
- Apr 13, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Apr 12, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Apr 12, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 12, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House