New Report Indicates Opioid Use Disorder Costs State Medicaid Programs $25.4 Billion Annually

August 5, 2025 By Ellyn Needel

A new report conducted by Health Management Associates (HMA), a nationally recognized leader in health care economics, revealed that opioid use disorder costs state Medicaid programs an estimated $25.4 billion annually. The analysis highlights the significant economic burden of OUD on state budgets, underscoring the urgency of expanding access to non-opioid pain management therapies to prevent addiction before it begins.

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