2023 Vermont Statutes
Title 33 - Human Services
Chapter 19 - Medical Assistance
§ 1901l. Medication for opioid use disorder

Universal Citation: 33 V.S.A. § 1901l

§ 1901l. Medication for opioid use disorder

(a) The Agency of Human Services shall provide coverage to Medicaid beneficiaries for medically necessary medication for opioid use disorder when prescribed by a health care professional practicing within the scope of the professional’s license and participating in the Medicaid program.

(b) Pending approval of the Drug Utilization Review Board, the Agency shall cover at least one medication in each therapeutic class for methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone as listed on Medicaid’s preferred drug list without requiring prior authorization. (Added 2023, No. 22, § 7, eff. September 1, 2023.)

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