Navigating the Storm: Medicaid Changes & Impacts on People with Substance Use Disorder

October 1, 2026

New Medicaid work requirements outlined in House Resolution 1 (HR1) are expected to result in significant coverage losses. This 90-minute webinar explored what these changes could mean for people with substance use disorder (SUD) in Massachusetts, including potential disruptions in access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and increased overdose death risk. 

You can view the webinar recording and download the slide deck below.

This 75-minute webinar explores how community-based organizations, health systems, and municipalities can protect their work and their communities amid growing legal uncertainty at the federal level. The discussion, led by legal, policy, and advocacy experts, examines the risks of pre-compliance and outlines how organizations can distinguish between what is immediately required and what needs further review.