NASHP National Academy for State Health Policy 

States May Soon Have to Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment to Inmates, Here’s How to Fund It:

learn more @ https://nashp.org/states-may-soon-have-to-provide-medication-assisted-treatment-to-inmates-heres-how-to-fund-it/

*funding ideas + resources are provided in the article*

• While there is strong evidence that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) promotes recovery, saves lives, and reduces re-incarceration, states must surmount significant policy and financial challenges to provide MAT in correctional settings.
• The federal court ruled that preventing access to MAT is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 8th Amendment
• Maryland passed legislation that requires facilities to assess inmates’ substance use status, treat those with OUD with MAT, and provide follow-up treatment and care coordination after release...treatment could eventually pay for itself in avoided costs from reduced incarceration rates.
• Funding MAT implementation in county and state facilities and after inmates are released is a challenge in states that did not expand Medicaid.