Medicaid enrollees with substance use disorders have higher health costs than those without, around $1,200 compared to $550 monthly on average, KFF reported.

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Medicaid enrollees with substance use disorders require significantly higher health costs than those without—around $1,200 per month on average compared to $550, according to KFF.

Newsweek featured Joshua Lynch in an article about how Medicaid costs might be lowered by tackling substance use disorders. Lynch explained the reason Medicaid enrollees with substance use disorders ...

Newsweek featured Joshua Lynch in an article about how Medicaid costs might be lowered by tackling substance use disorders. Lynch explained the reason Medicaid enrollees with substance use disorders ...