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Behavioral Health Providers American Society for Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Fourth Edition
Kentucky Medicaid·KY · Psychiatry·Provider Letter
Effective date
Jun 25, 2025
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Kentucky Medicaid is transitioning from ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition to 4th Edition for substance use disorder (SUD) adult services effective June 25, 2025. This affects placement standards and treatment criteria for behavioral health providers treating adults with addiction and co-occurring conditions.
Action Required
By June 25, 2025: Behavioral health providers must transition to using ASAM Criteria 4th Edition for all adult SUD services placement decisions and treatment planning. Continue using ASAM Criteria 3rd Edition for adolescent SUD services until further notice. Review materials at asam.org and participate in upcoming BHDID training opportunities. Update treatment protocols and documentation to align with 4th Edition standards.