T-MSIS Substance Use Disorder Data Book 2018

This report to Congress presents the T-MSIS Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Data Book for the year 2018, as mandated by the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act. The document outlines the treatment of SUD within the Medicaid program, detailing various aspects such as the number and percentage of individuals enrolled in Medicaid who received treatment for SUD, the types of services provided by state Medicaid programs, and the delivery systems utilized for these services. The report includes key findings and results, which are supported by data tables that illustrate the distribution of Medicaid beneficiaries treated for SUD by various factors, including age, disability status, and service type. Additionally, the report contains appendices that provide supplementary technical information and comparisons to other data sources, enhancing the understanding of SUD treatment within the Medicaid framework.