Section 1115 waivers are being used by states to design programs that support substance use disorder treatments and recovery support programs.

Using Medicaid Section 1115 to Fund Innovation in SUD Recovery

September 9, 2024

Section 1115 waivers, also called Section 1115 demonstrations, are a provision of the Social Security Act that gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to approve funding
The Impact, Challenges, and Promises of the Opioid Settlement Funds

The Impact, Challenges, and Promises of the Opioid Settlement Funds

July 11, 2024

Introduction to Opioid Settlement Funding  Every community in the United States has been touched by the opioid epidemic, which shows no signs of abating.  In 2022 alone, nearly 110,000 Americans
Opioid settlement funding must be directed to justice-involved individuals with (SUD) to reduce crime and recidivism.

Using Opioid Settlement Funds to Reduce Crime and Recidivism

July 11, 2024

Among the core strategies indicated for the proper utilization of the 2022 National Opioid Settlements is funding for the expansion of treatment programs for underserved populations, including justice-involved individuals with
The 2024 Snapshot of States’ and Localities’ Opioid Settlement Spend

The 2024 Snapshot of States’ and Localities’ Opioid Settlement Spend

March 23, 2024

Review the current state of opioid settlement spending, analyzing agreements and actions, with recommendations for effective fund allocation.
Innovation and technology to provide SUD support

Maximizing Opioid Settlement Impact

March 5, 2024

As state and local officials across the United States search for innovative, evidence-based approaches that meet disbursement criteria for the $54 billion in opioid settlement funds that flow through the
The Daunting Task of Allocating Opioid Settlement Funds

The Daunting Task of Allocating Opioid Settlement Funds

February 9, 2024

Local and state decision-makers across America, specifically those charged with allocating national opioid settlement dollars, face a daunting task: They must determine how to meaningfully spend the $54 billion in
Navigating Opioid Settlement Fund Distribution

Navigating Opioid Settlement Fund Distribution

January 26, 2024

Over the next 15 years, state, local, and tribal authorities will have the opportunity to receive funds from a pool of more than $54 billion in opioid settlement funding. As
Opioid Settlement Guide Fund Allocation White Paper

The CHESS Health Guide to Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation

January 23, 2024

Learn about approved uses for opioid settlement funds, core strategies, and recommended solutions with CHESS Health’s comprehensive guide.
Planning for the Opioid Settlements: Addressing the Crisis of SUD

Planning for the Opioid Settlements: Addressing the Crisis of SUD

February 3, 2022

Explore strategies for leveraging opioid settlement funds to support impactful SUD prevention, intervention, and recovery initiatives.