Medicaid Health Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment
Discover how Medicaid covers drug rehab and addiction treatment, including inpatient and outpatient options. Find out how to enroll today.
Medicaid Health Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment
Discover how Medicaid covers drug rehab and addiction treatment, including inpatient and outpatient options. Find out how to enroll today.
You may know Medicaid as the government health insurance program for people and families with low income. Medicaid was created by the federal government in 1965.
While federal law sets guidelines about what Medicaid programs need to look like they’re ultimately run by state governments. If you’re looking to get Medicaid you would need to sign up through your own state. Many states have specific insurance companies that provide their Medicaid plans and that insurer can answer questions about the details of your plan.
Does Medicaid Cover Drug Rehab & Addiction Treatment?
Yes. The Affordable Care Act and Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act oblige all Medicaid plans to cover mental health and substance use and to cover it at the same level as they cover medical treatment. It applies to Medicaid. Therefore if you have Medicaid you have access to addiction treatment.
Each state can decide within federal guidelines what addiction treatment coverage will look like and who will administer it. You will need to make sure that the treatment center you’re considering takes Medicaid as many don’t. If they do take it keep in mind you may also need prior authorization from Medicaid or the company managing it before you can go.
There are also substance use rehab programs specifically for those with Medicaid. They may be run by nonprofits, the county, or the state. Often these programs will include additional support through community services and resources that benefit lower income individuals and families.
If you’re comparing different programs or figuring out which centers are in network, you can learn more about rehab options to view facilities aligned with your coverage.
Within minutes of entering the facility, I felt at home. The staff is all so kind and I have gotten the absolute most out of the groups! I’m so grateful I came here. I highly, highly recommend for anyone seeking treatment related to substance abuse.
Allison Lavanture
4 days ago
Good work nice a good people really enjoyed my time at Rolling Hills Recovery Center. The whole staff was very caring and knowledgeable. They answered all questions I had throughout my time there.
Suresh Kumar
5 days ago
As 2025 winds down, I can’t help but look back at this past year — especially the four months and 21 days I spent at Rolling Hills. It was the hardest, rawest, most transformative stretch of my life. And now, for the first time in I don’t know how many years, I’m heading into Christmas and the end of a year with resilience, clarity, confidence, and a real sense of who I am.
When I think about how I got here, one name hits me right in the heart: Doreen.
Don’t get me wrong — every staff member played a part, especially my primary therapist, Brian, who walked me through things I never thought I’d face. But Doreen… Doreen is different. She’s the force of nature you don’t forget. The one who doesn’t judge, doesn’t look at you as a diagnosis or a story someone else told — she sees you.
It’s like she can crawl into your brain, read the instruction manual you never got, and somehow understand exactly how to reach you. She does it with every single client, every single day. The amount of effort, planning, and heart she pours into her groups? Unreal. This woman is a superhero — cape optional, impact guaranteed.
She also has this Santa-level magic. Not the “ho-ho-ho, here’s a present” kind, but the “here’s the truth you need to see, whether you’re ready or not” kind. She’s not there to make things easy. She’s there to break down what’s been blocking you so you can rebuild — stronger, clearer, and honest with yourself. And as hard as it was in those first weeks, I can say now: I love her for it.
Rolling Hills is unbelievably lucky to have her. And I am unbelievably grateful to have crossed paths with someone who changed the trajectory of my life.
Today, I’m living with gratitude, purpose, and pride. And I owe a huge part of that to her.
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I'm so happy to have Legacy be my first treatment center. I can say the experience was far much better than I expected. My mental health was the main priority and Legacy made sure that I was getting the help I need. The staff was great and was very helpful when needed. Everyone made me feel like home but also making sure I'm getting the treatment I deserve. Man this was truly a blessing being here. Thank you to everyone that made me feel comfortable and make me a better person these past 30 days. I'm so grateful for Legacy Recovery for everything.
Koaluh
3 weeks ago
Paul is THE best tech and human being in the entire world. He made a significant impact in my over all mental health healing with his shared wisdom and life experiences. The facilitation as a whole was fantastic. Their management needs a lot of work though.
Lorena Valdez
1 month ago
this is the third treatment center i have ever attended and i can say by far that this is the BEST one i have ever been to. they strictly focus on mental health and uncovering traumas i was always so scared to talk about. on top of that, the staff has always been so generous and genuine and that’s rare to find in treatment centers. it was a life changing experience for me that i’ll never forget- thank you!
Great place to get clean & seek help from people who actually want to see you Grow!
Janis Rodriguez
11 months ago
great place! Goldman workers try their best to meet ends with us who are seeking help they are good people! they also helped me get medical to help pay my expenses off down at the admission & get the medication I needed which was a plus!! Thank you bewell i am now sober going on 9 years and counting!!!!!!!!
Richard Claudio
11 months ago
I was a client back in 1999 and have been clean ever since. My experience @ the BeWell center was a positive one. The BeWell center was a place where I felt heard and my feelings were validated. However, I had take that first step and completely surrender. At the BeWell center I lost the ability to continue to lie to myself. After working in this field for the last 22 years at another program, I was fortunate and blessed to come back "home" and work @ the BeWell Center at Girard.
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Mighty Behavioral Health Services truly lives up to its name. From the very first interaction, the staff demonstrated genuine compassion, professionalism, and dedication to helping individuals on their recovery journey. The team is highly skilled, patient, and always takes the time to listen and understand each person’s unique needs.
Brendan Lee
2 months ago
Great practice, very professional....attentive from both admin and clinical staff.
Kidist Tiruneh
2 months ago
Best staff ,very accommodating. Kudos to Sam,Jasmine,Ms.Autumn, Bobby and Nwanneka,CRNP
When I went to Dallas I was connected to some wonderful people that helped my journey. Counselor Kimberly wills, helped me in sooo many ways always available to talk and very very caring to my individual treatment needs. Next is CRS Todd kinner, Todd made sure to meet weekly to establish a plan for after discharge. Todd has continue to work with me after release The plan that we made in the facility he is helping me to meet those goals out here. Last is case manager Amber. Amber has a natural way of connecting with people
She goes beyond her job title too make sure all after care is completed and also makes sure the plan gives you the best chance too succeed. Amber would on a daily basis come outside and interact with us . Very caring & understanding.
darrell
5 months ago
Very good, helped my family member get better.
Ben Roberson
9 months ago
Great staff, this place helped my family member get better. Thank you!
I’m a supervisor at a recovery program and I send my Spanish speaking clients here. They seem to really interact well with this program and I would like to thank them for that.
Daniel Jones
1 month ago
Professional and friendly people work here
Angie Millan
2 years ago
Great staff ! This place really changes peoples lives.
My experience with CMHC varies. Thankfully, most of it was positive. I been going here since 2020 or earlier. My therapist, at the time, was very helpful but eventually quit. This led to me meeting my new therapist. Very kind, sweet, and goes up and beyond for my mental health. However, that cannot be said about my previous psychiatrist. She kept on booking up her appointments to the point she could barely see me or anyone, leaving voicemails doesn't do anything, and I even went to the hospital after I told her I needed different medicine and she "couldn't be seen" despite it being an emergency. Don't get me wrong, my psychiatrist was intelligent, but incredibly and sadly unavailable. I believe she has quit working there or has very limited patients now. When trying to find ANOTHER psychiatrist from CMHC, they were all booked up constantly. So I just found an online psychiatrist and went from there.
TLDR: I'm glad I got the help I needed and still do, but I understand everyone's bad experiences here too. It does not surprise me. However, I would give this place a chance if it meant my mental health was on the line.
echodood
2 months ago
They take the time to listen to you on what you have to say and they do what they thinks best for you
For those of you who may be asking, this is also where the Vanceburg Vocational Rehabilitation is. It was my first time, and my new counselor - Melissa - is super nice, and willing to help in any way possible.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Medicaid Cover Methadone and Suboxone Treatment?
Federal Medicaid rules do specifically mention coverage of methadone treatment and other medications for treating opioid addiction. All Medicaid programs will cover medications for opioid use disorder including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone. They will also cover the other aspects of medication assisted treatment (MAT) such as counseling and therapy groups.
As with other drug rehab options it’s important to ensure the MAT program accepts Medicaid coverage before you commit to treatment.
Who Does Medicaid Cover?
Medicaid eligibility rules vary by state, but there are some commonalities. In general, Medicaid covers children, adults, and people of native origin. All Medicaid programs have income limits based on household size and some may have asset limits as well.
Every state has a Medicaid program for children. Your children may be able to qualify for Medicaid even if you can’t, which can help them get essential healthcare as they grow and attend school.
In many states you can qualify for Medicaid as a low-income adult without children. The Affordable Care Act offered funding to states that chose to expand their Medicaid eligibility. Many states chose to accept the funding. In those states you can qualify for Medicaid if your annual income is 138% or less of the federal poverty level. In some states, you can also qualify for Medicaid if you’re elderly or disabled and have a lower income.
Some states have a program that will allow you to get Medicaid if you’re the parent or caretaker of someone who gets Medicaid. To qualify, your income would need to be below a certain annual amount that the state determines.
If you’re an American Indian or Alaska Native, the same criteria for Medicaid eligibility applies to you as to people who aren’t tribal members. One important thing to note is that you don’t lose your IHS health services if you get Medicaid. You can still go to see the care team you know if they accept Medicaid coverage. With Medicaid, you’ll be able to get other health services as well, like drug rehab outside your IHS clinic.
How Can I Sign Up for Medicaid?
If you want to sign up for Medicaid, you need to follow the instructions specific to your state. Some states run their Medicaid programs themselves. Others rely on private companies to manage their benefits.
When a private company manages Medicaid benefits, it’s referred to as “managed Medicaid”. If you’re in a state that uses managed Medicaid, you might have to qualify for Medicaid through the state and then sign up for benefits with a company. You can find a state by state guide for how to sign up on the federal Medicaid website.
What Types of Inpatient Rehab Does Medicaid Cover?
When you focus fully on your rehab in a hospital or home like setting that’s known as inpatient or residential treatment. Medicaid generally covers this treatment when your doctor says it’s necessary. There might be limits to the length of stay or specific benefits depending on your plan.
Inpatient and residential treatment facilities often offer medical detox with medication assisted treatment (MAT), using FDA approved medications including methadone buprenorphine and naltrexone. MAT detox is usually done in an inpatient setting or residential setting when the patient is at risk for severe withdrawal symptoms or has other medical or mental health issues that might complicate treatment which makes the availability of 24 hour supervision and monitoring important.
Counseling and psychotherapy are usually part of inpatient or residential treatment. Medicaid covers evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
What Types of Outpatient Addiction Treatment Does Medicaid Cover?
Outpatient treatment that takes place in a facility that does not provide overnight stays is covered by Medicaid. This can include regular outpatient, day treatment, and intensive outpatient treatment. But services differ according to the HMO provider. MAT treatment delivered as outpatient detox or as ongoing withdrawal medication management during outpatient care are covered. Individual, group, and family counseling are covered if these are delivered using evidence based therapies. Keep in mind that Medicaid does not cover alternative or unproven therapy.
Your Medicaid plan will take care of health screenings to diagnose you and drug and alcohol testing while you’re in rehab. If you have a mental health diagnosis along with substance use Medicaid will cover integrated care that addresses both problems at once.
Depending on your plan and the state you might also be able to get case management services such as assistance finding housing and skills training to prepare for a job. Aftercare peer support that is offered through peer coaching services may also be covered, depending on your insurance plan.
Can I Travel Out of State For Treatment With Medicaid
Medicaid benefits are generally not transferable out of state except that hospitals are required by law to accept patients and provide medical services during an emergency situation where the patient’s life is at risk and travel to their home state for treatment would not be possible.
For non emergency out of state Medicaid coverage you would likely have to get a referral from your physician and an authorization from your insurance provider. This is rare so it’s best to find treatment providers within the network.
What Can I Do if Medicaid Won’t Cover the Cost of Rehab?
Medicaid generally covers the cost of rehab fully in programs that accept Medicaid coverage. If you find that your service is being denied you can appeal. States and individual Medicaid HMOs have different appeal procedures so it is a good idea to check with a lawyer or an advocacy organization if you need assistance.
If you want to attend a treatment program that doesn’t accept Medicaid you’ll need to find another way to pay. Fortunately there are a lot of options. Some treatment plans have a sliding scale where they charge you less if you need assistance. There could be SAMHSA grants or scholarships available from the rehab center.
Also, your family might be able to help you out. The focus is to get the care you really need because once you’re in recovery you’ll be far better able to manage your finances.
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