S 2492 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid program to cover substance use disorder treatment services provided by community-based organizations (CBOs), directly expanding access for Medicaid recipients. It establishes new standards for opioid treatment programs, including allowing "medication units" (geographically separate clinics or mobile units) to administer medication-assisted treatment like methadone or buprenorphine. The bill also prohibits treatment programs from denying care based on a patient's refusal of counseling or missing doses, and sets limits on mandatory drug screenings. These changes aim to make treatment more accessible while maintaining clinical standards for opioid use disorder care.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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