Phil Scott: “We ask you to consider giving states relief from the IMD…”

“Second, we need to make sure that SBIRT is fully supported within the billing system so Vermont can sustain and expand this important work. Third, We ask you to consider giving states relief from the IMD exclusion, which prohibits using Medicaid funds in mental health or treatment facilities of 16 or more beds. Finally, our small state could benefit tremendously from from nationally supported research in the areas of alternative pain treatment and from expanded coverage for alternative chronic pain management.” (07:22–07:34)

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