S-2875 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-05-17IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2018-05-17IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Drug therapy
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Medicare
  • Mental health

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