The Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS) is seeking public comment in relation to future DMAS initiatives to improve Medicaid service benefits and delivery systems for individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), including ensuring that a sufficient continuum of care is available to effectively treat the physical, behavioral, and mental dimensions of SUD. DMAS welcomes public comment on the entire Addiction Treatment Services benefit delivery system design.

For more information regarding the Substance Use Disorder Benefit, please visit http://www.dmas.virginia.gov/Content_pgs/bh-sud.aspx

Instructions For Public Comment Submission:

Mail Submission– Written comments shall be addressed to Ashley Harrell, Policy and Planning Specialist, Division of Integrated Care and Behavioral Services, Department of Medical Assistance Services 600 East Broad Street, Suite 1300 Richmond, VA 23219

 Electronic Submission – For ease in compilation of comments, all submissions must be a Microsoft Word document, submitted as an email attachment to: SUD@dmas.virginia.gov.

Important Date - If you or your organization plans to submit public comments, please send your comments to SUD@dmas.virginia.gov  by 5:00 p.m. on August 1, 2016. There will be additional opportunities for public comment. The Department will also continue its longstanding practice of meeting regularly with stakeholder groups, providing information and gathering additional input on the important features of  SUD programs.