Reminders and Updates

Get Ready: Substance Use Disorder Compliance Starts February 16

February 5, 2026
 

Don’t delay updating your steps to treat patients with substance use disorder (SUD). Part 2 Program providers treating patients with SUD must follow 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2 Final Rule. The federal rule starts February 16.

What to Know

This applies if you’re a Part 2 Program provider:

  • Get treatment, payment, and operations (TPO) consent from the patient.
  • Check for a reminder from LifeWise Health Plan of Washington about getting TPO consent.
  • Correct missing TPO consent before sending requests.

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Use TPO consent and patient notice templates for guidance. You can also check our provider FAQ.