Distributing opioid overdose reversal medications (2SSB 5195)

Billing resources

• Billing codes and FAQs for Apple Health clients:
  • Go to page 80 under the heading "How do I bill for take-home naloxone" in the prescription drug program billing guide
• Uninsured patients billing information:
  • Billing guide FAQ for uninsured patients
  • Naloxone reimbursement form for uninsured patients
  • Naloxone reimbursement attestation form
  • How to bill for uninsured clients presentation (April 2023)

Education materials

Please reference appendices J and K in the toolkits to locate translated versions of these educational materials.

• Harm reduction strategies and medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)
• Overdose prevention and direction for naloxone use

Implementation toolkits

Emergency department (ED)

ED toolkit

• SB 5195 Emergency Department implementation toolkit

ED appendices

• Appendix A. SB 5195 ED requirement summary
• Appendix B. Sample naloxone distribution policy
• Appendix C. Sample workflow quick sheet
• Appendix D. Sample smart phrases
• Appendix E. Sample staff training presentation
• Appendix F. Sample staff competency
• Appendix G. Sample distribution signature sheet
• Appendix H. Administrative FAQ
• Appendix I. Clinical staff FAQ
• Appendix J. Opioid overdose prevention and directions for Naloxone use (trifold brochure) (Includes alternate languages)
• Appendix K. Harm reduction strategies and MOUD (trifold brochure) (Includes alternate languages)
• Appendix L. Opioid overdose prevention and directions for Naloxone use (flat sheet)
• Appendix M. Harm reduction strategies and MOUD (flat sheet)

Behavioral health agency (BHA)

BHA toolkit

• SB 5195 Behavioral health agency implementation toolkit

BHA appendices

• Appendix A. SB 5195 BHA requirement quick sheet
• Appendix B. Administrative FAQ
• Appendix C. Frontline staff FAQ
• Appendix D. Sample workflow
• Appendix E. Sample smart phrases
• Appendix F. Sample staff training presentation
• Appendix G. Sample staff competency sheet
• Appendix H. Sample distribution signature sheet
• Appendix I. Opioid overdose prevention and directions for Naloxone use (trifold brochure) (Includes alternate languages)
• Appendix J. Harm reduction strategies and MOUD (trifold brochure) (Includes alternate languages)
• Appendix K. Opioid overdose prevention and directions for Naloxone use (flat sheet)
• Appendix L. Harm reduction strategies and MOUD (flat sheet)

Technical assistance

• HCA Lunch and Learn series for behavioral health agencies (December 8, 2022)
  • Watch the webinar
  • View the slide deck
• HCA Lunch and Learn series for behavioral health agencies (December 15, 2022)
  • Watch the webinar
  • View the slide deck
• Report to the Legislature on opioid overdose reversal medication bulk purchasing and distribution program