The opioid epidemic is increasing among Americans, with addiction to herion, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers, such as oxydodone and hydrocodone, contributing to the public health crisis. Medicaid play a central role in the nation’s effort to address the epidemic.
By covering people who are struggling with addiction and enhancing state capacity to provide access to early intervention and treatment – medicaid is a key tool to fighting the opioid epidemic.
