Distributing opioid overdose reversal medications (2SSB 5195)
2SSB 5195 helps to increase access to naloxone for all individuals at risk of an opioid overdose. The law requires hospital emergency departments (EDs) and many certified and licensed behavioral health settings to distribute prepackaged naloxone to individuals at risk of an opioid overdose.
Billing resources
- Billing codes and FAQs for insured patients:
- Uninsured patients billing information for all settings:
Education materials
Please reference appendices J and K in the toolkits to locate translated versions of these educational materials.
Implementation toolkits
- Emergency department (ED)
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ED toolkit
ED appendicesÂ
- Behavioral health agency (BHA)
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BHA toolkit
BHA appendices
Technical assistance
Contact
For Medicaid billing and pharmacy questions
Email: Apple Health pharmacy policy
For assistance on billing for opioid reversal medication for uninsured clients
Email: Naloxone Reimbursement
For training, consultation, educational materials, and implementation questions
Email: Tony Walton, adult substance use treatment section manager