CO HB1136

Adds residential and inpatient substance use disorder treatment and medical detoxification services as optional services covered under Colorado's medical assistance program (Medicaid).

Services limited to individuals meeting nationally recognized, evidence-based level of care criteria and include persons with co-occurring mental health disorders; all care levels must be included in the benefit.

State Department must seek federal authorization for full federal financial participation by October 1, 2018, with services not taking effect until federal approval is obtained.

State Department must consult with stakeholders (existing providers, managed service organizations) before seeking federal approval regarding benefit coordination, administration, wraparound services, authorization processes, and reimbursement rate methodology for rural providers.

State Department must submit a performance review report by January 15, 2022 to legislative committees documenting service numbers, duration, location, effectiveness rates, and relapse information; General Assembly may subsequently modify or repeal the benefit.

Appropriates $236,827 for 2018-19 fiscal year ($155,193 general fund, $81,634 healthcare fee fund) for implementation staff and expenses; anticipates $236,828 in federal funds.