District of Columbia Faces Legal Scrutiny for Using Opioid Settlement Funds to Plug Budget Gaps

By Rachel Spears and Aneri Pattani · KFF Health News · 2026-08-07

KFF Health News reports that Washington, D.C. officials are repurposing millions in opioid settlement cash to cover existing Medicaid obligations and addiction services previously funded by the general budget. This shift has prompted a formal inquiry from the city's attorney gene

KFF Health News reports that Washington, D.C. officials are repurposing millions in opioid settlement cash to cover existing Medicaid obligations and addiction services previously funded by the general budget. This shift has prompted a formal inquiry from the city's attorney gene