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KMAP BULLETIN: Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Treatment Programs – CFR 2024
Kansas Medicaid (KanCare)·KS · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Bulletin
Effective date
Oct 2, 2024
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Kansas Medicaid updated policy guidance for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) to align with federal regulations, clarifying provider responsibilities, service coverage requirements, and billing instructions. The update includes new terminology preferences (MOUD over MAT), revised definitions for authorized OTP practitioners, and updated counseling service requirements with minimum drug testing standards.
Action Required
Immediately: OTP providers must review and update their billing procedures to ensure compliance with revised Kansas Medicaid policy. Verify that counseling services are properly documented under KDADS statutory authority (K.S.A. 65-4001 et seq.) rather than previous references. Ensure patients receive minimum eight (8) drug tests as required. Update internal documentation to reflect new definition of Authorized OTP Practitioner and service requirement clarifications.