What's New

Brixadi, a short(er) term injectable form of buprenorphine, is now covered under Health First Colorado's behavioral health pharmacy benefit. 

Take Note

Third Annual Substance Use Disorder Stakeholder Forum  

The third annual substance use disorder (SUD) stakeholder forum is coming up. During the annual forum we will review the Annual Report for Demonstration Year 2 and update the community about the 1115 Waiver “Expanding the Substance Use Disorder Continuum of Care.” This year’s forum will be a single event held virtually on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Register now to attend.  

Participants will be able to have questions answered about how the benefit expansion works and share ideas about community needs in the SUD space. You can also send an email to the SUD inbox with any questions and feedback about gaps you see in the SUD services continuum. 

Debunking Myths & Misinformation About Health First Colorado

Did you know… While a license is NOT required to become a Peer Support Service provider, all services rendered to Health First Colorado members must be performed under the supervision of a licensed clinician in order to receive compensation under Medicaid capitation coverage.  

Other Things Happening in the SUD Space

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) published resources on inclusive language principles with the goal of fostering the development of inclusive language and communication and increasing health equity. Check out the resources on the CDC website and consider using inclusive language principles in future communication and engagement.