Medications for opioid use disorder have historically not been provided in correctional facilities despite the need among people who are incarcerated. Inadequate funding is often cited for the lack of prison and jail opioid use disorder treatment programs. Until recently, Medicaid was not a funding source for correctional health programs. This presentation highlights recommendations for OUD standards of care, performance measures, and payment models for Medicaid-covered services.

Learning Objectives

• Restate the correctional standards for OUD care recommended for Medicaid reimbursement
• Name the performance metrics that can inform research and protocols for tracking the quality of services provided to individuals during incarceration and reentry
• Discuss practical challenges that prisons and jails may have in implementing Medicaid reimbursement for opioid use disorder treatment

Level: Intermediate