Medicaid Expansion Program Assisting Virginia’s Battle Against Opioids

A year long addition to the Medicaid Program may be helping to improve Virginia’s battle with its opioid crisis. The Addictions and Recovery Treatment Services Program combines medication with counseling and other support for addiction treatment. Data shows a nearly two thirds increase in the number of medicaid members receiving treatment for substance abuse issues. If expanded…the program could cover up to 400 thousand more Virginian’s