Increases access to substance use disorder treatment; Requires Medicaid coverage for substance use disorder services provided by community-based organizations.

This bill (A 626) requires New Jersey Medicaid to cover substance use disorder treatment services provided by community-based organizations. It mandates opioid treatment programs to offer harm reduction services and individualized counseling schedules, while prohibiting discharges for refusing counseling or missing doses (unless overdose risk is imminent). The bill also establishes new licensing standards for community organizations seeking Medicaid reimbursement and defines key terms like "medication units" for opioid treatment delivery. These changes directly affect Medicaid recipients, opioid treatment programs, and community-based service providers across New Jersey.