Regulations

Predictions for Trump's Behavioral Health Policy for Recovery Residence  Operators in 2025

In this post, we’ll look at Trump’s previous track record for clues, as well as what he’s said about his plans for addiction treatment for his second term. 

Sober Living Home and NARR Affiliate Updates for Recovery Residences in Nebraska, Idaho, and West Virginia

Did you know that Nebraska and Idaho have no National Association of Recovery Residences (NARR) affiliate organization? Or that West Virginia just revolutionized the way it regulates sober living homes in 2024?

Sober Living Home Regulation and Certification Updates for NARR Affiliates in Kansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico

Learn the latest news our of Kansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico for sober living home operators and NARR affiliates navigating the modern behavioral health regulation landscape.

Recovery residence regulation updates for NARR affiliates sober living homes in Iowa, Nevada, and Arkansas

In this post we’ll talk about state regulation and sober living home news in three states that do not currently have any NARR affiliated organization representing recovery residence operators.

Sober living home regulation updates for NARR affiliated recovery residences in Louisiana, Kentucky, and Oregon

Louisiana has very little oversight over sober living homes, Kentucky is in the process of expanding regulations, and Oregon is likely to see increased recovery residence regulation in the near future.

Regulatory news stories to watch for NARR sober living homes in Minnesota, South Carolina, and Alabama

Read the latest NARR updates for Minnesota, South Carolina, and Alabama for sober living home operators.

New regulations for NARR sober living homes in Maryland, Wisconsin, and Colorado

Maryland still has no NARR affiliate, Wisconsin’s WASH seeks to vet sober living home on behalf of the state, and certification remains mandatory for Colorado sober living homes.

NARR Affiliate Updates for Washington, Arizona, and Tennessee Sober Living Homes

Learn about Washington's required certification program, Arizona's Medicaid scandal, and Tennessee NIMBY disputes facing sober living home operators in. these NARR-affiliated states.

Understanding the Changing NARR Regulations for Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia Sober Living Homes

Widespread abuses in unregulated Michigan, regulation stability in Michigan, plus and a highly regulated environment in Virginia. Read on for the latest sober living home regulations and NARR updates in these states.

NARR News and Regulations Updates for Ohio, Georgia, and North Carolina Sober Living Homes

Stay on top of the latest developments concerning recovery residences in Ohio, Georgia, and North Carolina. 

NARR Regulations and Updates for New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois Sober Living Homes

New York state gains an emerging NARR affiliate, Illinois remains a battleground for sober living home regulation, and Pennsylvania requires recovery residences to seek certification for state funding.

NARR Rules and Regulations Updates for California, Texas, and Florida Sober Living Homes 

Let’s look at how regulations are evolving in three of the biggest states in the US: California, Texas, and Florida.

Are Behavioral Health Peer Support Services Covered in Idaho, West Virginia, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Vermont for Sober Living Homes?

Need-to-know information on Medicaid reimbursement and coverage for Peer Support Services for sober living home operators in Idaho, West Virginia, Hawaii, New Hampshire, and Vermont.

Are Behavioral Health Peer Support Services Covered in Utah, Nevada, Iowa, Arkansas, and South Dakota for Sober Living Homes?

Coverage details, limitations, exclusions, and other surprises for sober living home operators curious about Medicaid coverage for Peer Support Services in Utah, Nevada, Iowa, Arkansas, and South Dakota.

Are Peer Support Services Covered in Wisconsin, South Carolina, Colorado, Minnesota, and Alabama Sober Living Homes or Addiction Treatment Programs? 

What are the rules for billing peer support services through Medicaid in Wisconsin, South Carolina, Colorado, Minnesota, and Alabama? Read on to learn how it works in each state.