Opioid Settlement Accountability Act
- Last Action
- 4/13/2021
Actions
- 2021-04-13Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2021-04-12Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 2021-04-12Introduced in House
- 2021-04-12Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-04-12 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (2)
- MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH)
- Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
Subjects
- Alternative treatments
- Civil actions and liability
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Employment and training programs
- First responders and emergency personnel
- Health care coverage and access
- Health personnel
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Law enforcement administration and funding
- Medicaid
- Prescription drugs
- Retail and wholesale trades
- State and local finance
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