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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of certain services furnished by opioid treatment programs, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2875| Senate 
| Updated: 5/17/2018
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Bill Nelson (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Comprehensive Opioid Management and Bundled Addiction Treatment Act of 2018 or the COMBAT Act of 2018 This bill requires certified opioid treatment program services, including counseling, toxicology testing, and medication-assisted treatment, to be covered under Medicare. Opioid treatment programs must receive payment for such services in accordance with a specified methodology.
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Timeline
May 17, 2018
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5776
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-764, Part I.
  • May 17, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5776
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-764, Part I.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
  • HR 115-5776: To amend title XVIII to provide for Medicare coverage of certain services furnished by opioid treatment programs, and for other purposes.
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental health

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of certain services furnished by opioid treatment programs, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-2875| Senate 
| Updated: 5/17/2018
Comprehensive Opioid Management and Bundled Addiction Treatment Act of 2018 or the COMBAT Act of 2018 This bill requires certified opioid treatment program services, including counseling, toxicology testing, and medication-assisted treatment, to be covered under Medicare. Opioid treatment programs must receive payment for such services in accordance with a specified methodology.
View Full Text

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Timeline
May 17, 2018
Introduced in Senate
May 17, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 19, 2018

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-5776
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-764, Part I.
  • May 17, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 17, 2018
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 19, 2018

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-5776
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-764, Part I.
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (2)
Bill Nelson (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6: SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
  • HR 115-5776: To amend title XVIII to provide for Medicare coverage of certain services furnished by opioid treatment programs, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useDrug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicareMental health