Opioid Settlement Funding

    Section 1115 waivers are being used by states to design programs that support substance use disorder treatments and recovery support programs.

    Using Medicaid Section 1115 to Fund Innovation in SUD Recovery

    September 9, 2024

    Section 1115 waivers, also called Section 1115 demonstrations, are a provision of the Social Security Act that gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to approve funding
    The Impact, Challenges, and Promises of the Opioid Settlement Funds

    The Impact, Challenges, and Promises of the Opioid Settlement Funds

    July 11, 2024

    Introduction to Opioid Settlement Funding  Every community in the United States has been touched by the opioid epidemic, which shows no signs of abating.  In 2022 alone, nearly 110,000 Americans
    Opioid settlement funding must be directed to justice-involved individuals with (SUD) to reduce crime and recidivism.

    Using Opioid Settlement Funds to Reduce Crime and Recidivism

    July 11, 2024

    Among the core strategies indicated for the proper utilization of the 2022 National Opioid Settlements is funding for the expansion of treatment programs for underserved populations, including justice-involved individuals with
    The 2024 Snapshot of States’ and Localities’ Opioid Settlement Spend

    The 2024 Snapshot of States’ and Localities’ Opioid Settlement Spend

    March 23, 2024

    Review the current state of opioid settlement spending, analyzing agreements and actions, with recommendations for effective fund allocation.
    Innovation and technology to provide SUD support

    Maximizing Opioid Settlement Impact

    March 5, 2024

    As state and local officials across the United States search for innovative, evidence-based approaches that meet disbursement criteria for the $54 billion in opioid settlement funds that flow through the
    The Daunting Task of Allocating Opioid Settlement Funds

    The Daunting Task of Allocating Opioid Settlement Funds

    February 9, 2024

    Local and state decision-makers across America, specifically those charged with allocating national opioid settlement dollars, face a daunting task: They must determine how to meaningfully spend the $54 billion in
    Navigating Opioid Settlement Fund Distribution

    Navigating Opioid Settlement Fund Distribution

    January 26, 2024

    Over the next 15 years, state, local, and tribal authorities will have the opportunity to receive funds from a pool of more than $54 billion in opioid settlement funding. As
    Learn more about approved uses for opioid settlement funds, core strategies, and recommended solutions with CHESS Health's free guide.

    The CHESS Health Guide to Opioid Settlement Fund Allocation

    January 23, 2024

    Learn about approved uses for opioid settlement funds, core strategies, and recommended solutions with CHESS Health’s comprehensive guide.
    Planning for the Opioid Settlements: Addressing the Crisis of SUD

    Planning for the Opioid Settlements: Addressing the Crisis of SUD

    February 3, 2022

    Explore strategies for leveraging opioid settlement funds to support impactful SUD prevention, intervention, and recovery initiatives.