SMD: New Service Delivery Opportunities for Individuals with a Substance Use Disorder

Yesterday the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued guidance to states regarding opportunities to design service delivery systems for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD), including a new opportunity for demonstration projects approved under section 1115 of the Social Security Act to ensure that a continuum of care is available to individuals with SUD. The letter is available online athttp://www.medicaid.gov/federal-policy-guidance/federal-policy-guidance.html