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DOC seeks new MAT prescribers, proposes converting contract line to FTEs and highlights 340B and 1115 waiver savings
Summary
The Department requested conversion of a drug‑and‑alcohol contract line to personal‑services FTEs to expand medication‑assisted treatment and described cost avoidance from 340B and patient‑assistance programs and plans to implement Medicaid 1115 waiver billing for reentry services under SB 25308.
The Department of Corrections asked the Joint Budget Committee to allow conversion of a contract services line into personal‑services funding so the department can hire clinicians to deliver medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) inside facilities.
"We have a sub line for drug and alcohol contract services for personal services to go to outside medical services," said Mitch Carsons. He explained external contractors have been difficult to use behind facility walls and the department requests the ability to hire roughly 3.7 FTE to…
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