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Cost-sharing

The portion of medical expenses that a patient must pay out of pocket, such as deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance.

Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)

A problematic pattern of opioid use leading to clinically significant impairment or distress, often characterized by a strong desire to use opioids, increased tolerance, and withdrawal symptoms.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)

The use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to treat substance use disorders and prevent opioid overdose.

Evidence-based treatments

Medical practices and interventions that have been rigorously tested and shown to be effective through scientific research.

Recovery support services

Non-clinical services that assist individuals and families to recover from mental and/or substance use disorders. Examples include peer counseling, sober living environments, and transportation.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Medicaid