August 1, 2024

Updated Payment Sheet Now Posted!

An updated payment sheet of all Janssen and Distributor Settlement payments allocated to cities and counties through June 30th, 2024 is now live on the DHCS webpage. The updated payment sheet organizes payments into separate tabs for FY 2022-2023 and FY 2023-2024. 

Upcoming Office Hours

DHCS will host office hour sessions for cities and counties to ask the DHCS team questions on the Opioid Settlement Expenditure Reporting Form. These sessions are intended to be an informal opportunity to gain additional clarification.

Please register in advance for any sessions you’d like to attend. Log-in information will be sent to registered participants a day before each session.

• Thursday, August 22nd from 1:00-2:00- Register Here
• Thursday, September 5th from 1:00-2:00- Register Here
• Wednesday, September 25th from 1:00- 2:00- Register Here

Additional Resources

Visit the DHCS opioid settlements webpage to view the following resources:  

• Opioid Settlement Funds Frequently Asked Questions​ (FAQs) 
• Guiding Principles for Allocating Settlement Funds 
• Technical Assistance Request Form 

Additional Questions

• Questions regarding expenditure use and compliance of the opioid settlement funds can be directed to OSF@dhcs.ca.gov
• Questions about opioid litigation and participation can be directed to the Office of the Attorney General at OpioidSettlement-LocalGovernment@doj.ca.gov 
• Questions about settlement payments can be directed to the Settlement Administrator, BrownGreer PLC, at DirectingAdministrator@NationalOpioidOfficialSettlement.com
• Questions about bankruptcy payments can be directed to the National Opioid Abatement Trust II at info@NationalOpioidAbatementTrust.com