Prohibiting payment to residential substance use disorder treatment facilities that do not meet certain requirements

This bill requires residential substance use disorder treatment facilities receiving state Medicaid payments to hold both state licensure and specific accreditation (CARF, Joint Commission, or DNV) by July 1, 2025. Facilities failing to meet these requirements will not receive reimbursement for services provided on or after January 1, 2026. The Bureau for Medical Services must update its provider manual by October 1, 2025, to enforce these rules and report on effectiveness by 2030. It directly affects all residential facilities treating substance use disorders that seek state Medicaid funding.