An Act authorizing pharmacists to provide opioid use disorder treatment

This bill requires Massachusetts insurers to cover opioid use disorder treatment provided by pharmacists at rates comparable to other nonphysician health providers. It mandates coverage under group insurance (Chapter 32A), Medicaid plans (Chapter 118E), private health insurance policies (Chapter 175), and hospital service plans (Chapter 176A). Pharmacists must be reimbursed for this service if it aligns with their scope of practice and would be covered if provided by a physician or nurse practitioner. The policy directly affects patients seeking opioid treatment and pharmacists who can now deliver this care with guaranteed insurance reimbursement.