Barriers Remain Despite Health Law's Push To Expand Access To Substance…
One significant barrier to access is that drug treatment centers with more than 16 beds can't bill Medicaid for residential services provided to low-income adults. The restriction is due to a decades-old federal law designed to prevent Medicaid funding … Read more on Kaiser Health News
Marion County drug deaths lowest in 12 years
A spokesman for the Marion County Sheriff's Office said the decrease could likely be attributed to drug treatment programs. Drug offenders participate in a variety of programs based on assessments by parole and probation deputies. Commander Jeff Wood … Read more on Statesman Journal
Addiction experts: Illinois budget cuts could hurt drug treatment
The Springfield bureau of Lee Enterprises newspapers reports the Illinois Department of Public Health's drug treatment programs could lose $ 20 million in funding if the income tax falls from 5 percent to 3.75 percent. IDPH officials estimate that would … Read more on The State Journal-Register
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