Iowa approves 29 million for opioid recovery projects and 27 million for state agencies
The plan uses 29 million to fund 10 HHS backed opioid projects including recovery high school and workforce center development, rural MAT access, recovery housing, and jail mental health services. The remaining 27 million, split 75 25 between HHS and the attorney general, funds crisis response early intervention and recovery while consulting seven behavioral health districts. Iowa anticipates 325 million from settlements through 2039 with 85 percent reserved for treatment and prevention. funding is one time and due by June 30 2027 with remaining funds through 2030.
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