Finding a drug rehab that accepts Medicaid can feel like a daunting task, especially when you rely on that coverage. Despite insuring over 71 million Americans as of November 2024 (including CHIP) [1], almost half of substance use programs don’t accept it. That gap can delay or derail your recovery plan. At Metro Rehab, we break down these barriers, offering a full spectrum of programs that accept Medicaid so you can focus on healing. Good news, finding care is often easier than it seems.
Key takeaway: Medicaid can unlock access to comprehensive rehab services, and Metro Rehab is here to guide you step by step.
Medicaid coverage essentials
Medicaid is the single largest payer of behavioral health services in the US, covering a range of addiction treatments from medical detox through outpatient care. About 21% of Medicaid enrollees have a substance use disorder, compared with 16% of those with commercial insurance [2]. Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2010, acceptance of Medicaid by treatment facilities rose by 4.6 percentage points by 2013 [3], yet availability still varies by region.
Coverage can include medical detox, outpatient programs, partial hospitalization, group therapy, and medication-assisted treatment, though specific benefits depend on your state plan and income level [4]. Verifying your benefits up front lets you zero in on providers that work with your plan.
Core rehab program options
Medication-assisted treatments
Medication-assisted treatments (MAT) are proven to reduce overdose risk and support long-term recovery. Under Medicaid, you can access buprenorphine, methadone, or extended-release naltrexone. At Metro Rehab, you’ll find tailored options such as a suboxone treatment program that accepts medicaid, brixadi injections that accept medicaid, or same-day same day methadone clinic that accepts medicaid.
Therapy and counseling options
Therapy addresses the psychological aspects of addiction. Medicaid covers individual and group models, including cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-informed care. Metro Rehab offers individual addiction counseling that accepts medicaid, group substance use therapy that accepts medicaid, and specialized tracks like trauma counseling that accepts medicaid.
Levels of outpatient care
If you need flexibility with your schedule, outpatient services may fit your needs. Medicaid typically covers both standard outpatient rehab and more structured intensive outpatient programs. You can choose outpatient rehab that accepts medicaid for a few hours of care per week or an intensive outpatient program that accepts medicaid if you require more frequent support.
Holistic and peer support
Recovery involves mind and community. Medicaid can cover complementary approaches like art therapy, yoga, or mindfulness practice. You’ll also connect with peer support programs that accept medicaid and access case management services that accept medicaid to navigate housing, employment, or legal challenges.
Metro Rehab’s Medicaid services
Metro Rehab stands out by accepting Medicaid across its full continuum of care. We’ve streamlined our processes to make it simple for you to start treatment and stay supported.
- Same-day eligibility verification so you begin care without delay
- Open admissions policy, which eliminates or minimizes wait lists for Medicaid clients
- Comprehensive continuum of care from medical detox through aftercare
- Evidence-based therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and medication-assisted treatments
- Virtual options like telehealth addiction counseling that accepts medicaid for added convenience
- Personalized medication support with medication management therapy that accepts medicaid
- Dedicated relapse prevention planning via relapse prevention planning that accepts medicaid
Navigating admission steps
Check your Medicaid benefits
- Confirm your plan’s coverage details by logging into your state Medicaid portal or calling the member services number on your card
- Note any limits on session counts, prior authorization requirements, or copay amounts
Schedule your assessment
- Contact Metro Rehab’s intake team to arrange a clinical evaluation
- Discuss your medical history, treatment goals, and any co-occurring conditions
- Expect the assessment to take about 45 to 60 minutes
Prepare for your first day
- Bring your Medicaid card, photo ID, and any recent medical or psychiatric records
- Complete pre-admission paperwork online to save time
- Arrive a few minutes early so you can get settled
Planning ongoing support
Create your aftercare plan
After your initial program, we design a long-term recovery roadmap. Medicaid can cover ongoing therapy, medication check-ins, or relapse prevention planning that accepts medicaid.
Build community connections
Strong peer networks decrease relapse risk. We’ll link you with group meetings and alumni events, which often remain free under Medicaid in many states.
Engage your loved ones
Family involvement boosts outcomes. Through family counseling that accepts medicaid, your support system learns how to encourage you without judgment, creating a stable home environment.
Quick recap and next step
- Verify your Medicaid benefits and any prior authorizations
- Explore programs that fit your needs, from MAT to therapy
- Schedule a Metro Rehab assessment to begin treatment
- Use aftercare services and community resources to maintain progress
Choose one next step and reach out to Metro Rehab today. You deserve accessible, compassionate care throughout your recovery journey.
