Notwithstanding any provisions of this part 5 to the contrary, for the treatment of a substance use disorder, in promulgating rules, and subject to any necessary federal authorization, the state board shall authorize reimbursement for at least one federal food and drug administration-approved ready-to-use opioid overdose reversal drug without prior authorization.
Source: L. 2018: Entire section added (HB 18-1007), ch. 225, p. 1433, § 6, effective January 1, 2019.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 25.5 - Health Care Policy and Financing
Article 5 - Colorado Medical Assistance Act - Services and Programs
§ 25.5-5-500.3. Authorization to Bill Third Party
§ 25.5-5-501. Providers - Drug Reimbursement
§ 25.5-5-502. Unused Medications - Reuse - Rules - Definition
§ 25.5-5-503. Prescription Drug Benefits - Authorization - Dual-Eligible Participation
§ 25.5-5-504. Providers of Pharmaceutical Services
§ 25.5-5-505. Prescribed Drugs - Mail Order - Rules
§ 25.5-5-506. Prescribed Drugs - Utilization Review
§ 25.5-5-507. Prescription Drug Information and Technical Assistance Program - Rules
§ 25.5-5-509. Substance Use Disorder - Prescription Drugs
§ 25.5-5-510. Pharmacy Reimbursement - Substance Use Disorder - Injections
§ 25.5-5-511. Reimbursement for Pharmacists' Services - Legislative Declaration
§ 25.5-5-512. Pharmacy Benefit - Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders - Legislative Declaration