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Medicaid Services Manual Chapters Updated
Nevada Medicaid·NV · Psychiatry, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine·Provider Announcement
Effective date
Nov 26, 2025
We identified it
Jun 21, 2026
Summary
Nevada Medicaid updated two manual chapters for substance use disorder treatment services and medication assisted treatment (MAT), requiring providers to offer all FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorders on-site or facilitate off-site access. The updates also expanded eligible providers to include Registered Nurses and clarified discharge criteria for residential treatment.
Action Required
Immediately: Nevada Medicaid providers offering substance use disorder treatment or MAT services must review updated MSM Chapters 3800 and 4100 to ensure compliance with new requirements. Update provider credentialing to include RNs for substance use treatment services. Establish protocols to offer all FDA-approved MOUD medications on-site or create referral pathways for off-site MAT access. Update discharge planning procedures for residential and inpatient substance use treatment to meet new criteria.