Co Occurring Disorder Rehab That Accepts Medicaid: Your Options

Understand co-occurring disorders

If you’re living with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition, you aren’t alone. A 2022 SAMHSA survey found that about 21.5 million adults in the United States experience these co-occurring disorders [1]. People facing anxiety, depression, PTSD or other mental health challenges often turn to drugs or alcohol to cope, which can worsen both conditions over time.

Co-occurring disorders raise the risk of hospitalization, chronic disease and relapse (for example, HIV or hepatitis testing is standard when you enter treatment) [1]. Good news, integrated care models deliver better outcomes than treating each issue separately. You’ll encounter three main approaches:

• Coordinated care: mental health and addiction teams share notes but run separate programs
• Co-located care: both teams work under one roof with occasional collaboration
• Fully integrated care: a single plan covers therapy, meds and peer support

Fully integrated treatment helps you address root causes, reduce hospital visits and stay motivated. When you choose a rehab that accepts Medicaid, you can focus on getting well without worrying about steep bills.

Benefits of Medicaid coverage

Medicaid is the country’s single largest payer of behavioral health services, covering children, youth and adults with substance use disorders—and many states include these services in their plans [2]. After the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2010, Medicaid acceptance by treatment facilities rose by 4.6 points, making care more accessible [3].

Key advantages of Medicaid coverage include:

• Little or no out-of-pocket cost for therapy, meds and case management
• Coverage of life-saving treatments like naloxone and medication-assisted therapies [4]
• Reduced hospital and emergency visits through early intervention and ongoing support
• Continuity of care as you move from detox to aftercare planning

Coverage details vary by state, so it’s wise to confirm your benefits before you enroll. Even if your state limits certain services, Metro Rehab’s nationwide network can often coordinate care or refer you to a nearby program that accepts Medicaid.

Metro Rehab’s Medicaid programs

At Metro Rehab, we’ve built every program around Medicaid acceptance, quick access and long-term outcomes. Our multidisciplinary teams include board-certified psychiatrists, licensed therapists, nurse practitioners and peer support specialists. Good news, most new patients can start with a same-day assessment when space is available.

Core benefits of our Medicaid-friendly approach:

• Same-day or next-day admissions (when you call before midday)
• Fully integrated treatment plans for mental health and substance use
• Evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing
• Ongoing case management and relapse prevention planning that accepts Medicaid (/relapse-prevention-planning-that-accepts-medicaid)
• Peer support groups and family counseling that accepts Medicaid (/family-counseling-that-accepts-medicaid)

Dual diagnosis integrated care

In our dual diagnosis integrated care program, you receive a unified plan that addresses both disorders together. Rather than bouncing between separate therapists, you’ll work with one team that tracks progress in real time. Research shows fully integrated care reduces relapse rates and cuts hospital stays by up to 30 percent (SAMHSA). To learn more about this approach, see our dual diagnosis treatment that accepts Medicaid.

Intensive outpatient program

Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) combines structured therapy with the flexibility to live at home. You’ll attend group sessions and individual check-ins for 9–15 hours per week, building coping skills and peer support without giving up work or school. Consistent participation can boost long-term sobriety by reinforcing healthy routines. See details on our intensive outpatient program that accepts Medicaid.

Outpatient rehabilitation services

For a gentler step down, our outpatient rehab offers 3–5 hours of weekly therapy. You’ll join skill-building groups, family sessions and wellness workshops while maintaining daily life. We pair group work with individual counseling like individual addiction counseling that accepts Medicaid and trauma counseling that accepts Medicaid to tackle underlying stressors. Learn more at our outpatient rehab that accepts Medicaid.

Medication-assisted treatment

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines proven medications with counseling. At Metro Rehab, Medicaid covers options such as:

• Suboxone, which reduces withdrawal discomfort and cravings [5]
• Brixadi injections for extended-release support [6]
• Methadone maintenance to stabilize opioid dependence [7]

Studies link MAT to a 50 percent drop in overdose deaths and a 40 percent reduction in illicit opioid use. Your Medicaid plan typically covers both the medication and clinical visits, so you stay on track without extra fees.

Telehealth and virtual support

If you need flexible care, Metro Rehab’s telehealth options keep you connected from home. You can access:

• Virtual psychiatric evaluations that accept Medicaid (/virtual-psychiatric-evaluations-that-accepts-medicaid)
• Remote mental health therapy that accepts Medicaid (/remote-mental-health-therapy-that-accepts-medicaid)
• Telehealth addiction counseling that accepts Medicaid (/telehealth-addiction-counseling-that-accepts-medicaid)

These services offer the same evidence-based care as in-person visits, with immediate scheduling and no commute. For many, remote sessions reduce barriers and improve continuity.

Compare your rehab options

Here’s how Metro Rehab’s main programs stack up when you use Medicaid coverage:

Each pathway meets Medicaid requirements for therapy, medication management and case coordination. You’ll work with the same care team across settings, so your progress never stalls.

Begin your treatment journey

1. Check your Medicaid eligibility (you can use your state’s online portal or call your Medicaid customer service).
2. Contact Metro Rehab by phone or our online form, letting us know you have Medicaid.
3. Schedule your free clinical assessment (we’ll verify coverage, gather your history and outline your care plan).
4. Start treatment as early as the same day or next business day, depending on program availability.
5. Keep your Medicaid ID card and a photo ID handy for your intake appointment.

If you need help at any step, our admissions team guides you through benefits verification, pre-authorization and transportation planning. You don’t have to navigate this alone.

Recap and next steps

You’ve seen why finding co-occurring disorder rehab that accepts Medicaid makes a difference: you can access integrated care, MAT and telehealth without high costs. Metro Rehab’s same-day assessments, multidisciplinary teams and long-term support help you build lasting wellness. Choose one program—whether it’s dual diagnosis integrated care, an intensive outpatient program or telehealth therapy—and reach out today. You’ve got this, and Medicaid has you covered.

References

1. (SAMHSA)
2. (Center for Children & Families; Medicaid.gov)
3. (NCBI)
4. (Center for Children & Families)
5. (suboxone treatment program that accepts medicaid)
6. (brixadi injections that accept medicaid)
7. (methadone treatment that accepts medicaid)