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HOUSE 6956118th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Opioid Settlement Accountability Act

Last Action
1/12/2024

Actions

  • 2024-01-12Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2024-01-11Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2024-01-11Introduced in House
  • 2024-01-11Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2024-01-11 (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, 2025, as an overpayment that reduces the state's payment, or that is subject to recoupment, under Medicaid.

The bill applies retroactively.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Ashley Hinson (R-IA)
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