Reducing Stigma for Treatment of Substance Use Disorder

Year: 2023

Resolution Number: 24

Action Taken: Approved

Status: Complete

Author(s): Megan Edison, MD

Sponsor: David Whalen, MD

On behalf of: Kent County Delegation

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate to require Medicaid coverage for transportation costs for all Medicaid health care services without a “carve out” for patients diagnosed with a substance use disorder who are being treated with medication for opioid use disorder; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the Michigan Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask our AMA to advocate coverage for transportation costs for all Medicaid or Medicare health care services without a “carve out” for patients diagnosed with a substance use disorder who are being treated with medication for opioid use disorder.

Fiscal Note: $12,000-$24,000

Resolution: View PDF for Reducing Stigma for Treatment of Substance Use Disorder

For More Information, Contact:

Stacie Saylor , Manager
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
ssaylor@msms.org