In the event of a federal government shutdown, individuals enrolled in Apple Health (Medicaid), Public Employees Benefits Board, and School Employees Benefits Board coverage—and those accessing behavioral health services—will not experience a disruption in care. In addition, health care providers will continue to be paid for the services they provide.
If a shutdown occurs, we will share more information at that time.
Opioid use treatment in Washington is delivered by licensed, certified, and accredited opioid treatment programs (OTP).
Important: Licensing and certification of opioid treatment programs has moved to the Department of Health (DOH) effective July 1, 2018. For more information about licensing and certification, visit the DOH Behavioral Health Agencies page.
OTPs use medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) — the use of medicines combined with counseling and behavioral therapies — to treat patients diagnosed with opioid use disorders (OUDs).
Three FDA-approved (OUD) medications can be dispensed from an OTP:
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides oversight of OTPs. For details about certification, visit the OTP certification page on their website.
Certification in Washington is overseen by the Department of Health (DOH).
Jessica Blose
State opioid treatment authority
Email: jessica.blose@hca.wa.gov
Phone: 360-643-7850
