Medicaid Substance Abuse Coverage

A study by WalletHub in 2019 ranked Colorado as 9th in the US in terms of the highest rates of substance abuse cases and the most people needing addiction treatment and did not receive it. In short, Denver has a serious alcohol abuse problem.

If you are suffering from alcohol or drug abuse, and are unable to find treatment due to financial difficulties, then you should try Medicaid substance abuse coverage. This is a federally funded health insurance program that provides free and low-cost alcohol and drug addiction treatment. However, each program is different and will require you to pass eligibility first.

Eligibility for Medicaid Medical Cover

To become eligible, you must be:

Over 65 years old
Pregnant
Over 19 years old
A parent
Within a specific income bracket

In most states, Medicaid will cover individuals who are below a specific income level. These are people who receive a supplemental security income. The ACA however, will require you to earn less than 133% of the federal poverty level.

The Colorado Medicaid Addiction Treatment

The Colorado Medicaid addiction center offers a comprehensive treatment option for people suffering from alcohol and substance abuse addiction.

If you are eligible and have been delaying treatment due to a lack of insurance, you can apply for the Medicaid cover.

What Does the Colorado Medicaid Cover In Addiction Treatment?

The Colorado Medicaid program covers substance use disorder, mental health , and other behavioral services.

Other services include:

A medically assisted detox.
Alcohol and drug assessment.
Outpatient day treatment
Drug monitoring and screening
Medication-assisted treatment
In-patient hospital treatment.
Behavioral health therapy and counseling for family and individuals.
Withdrawal management.
Family therapy
Safety assessment such as suicide ideation.
School-based mental health services
Emergency crisis services

Addiction treatment is complex, and there isn’t a one-size-fits all plan. Luckily, Colorado Medicaid offers a wide range of options from detoxification, medication, emergency treatment and withdrawal.

How To Apply for Colorado Medicaid For Addiction Treatment

If you wish to apply for Colorado Medicaid substance abuse coverage, please visit your local county office to determine your eligibility.

You will need to have your personal information at hand, such as;

Your social security number
Your immigration documents
Your income information
Your contact information
Your address

Do not worry, if you have people in your household who do not qualify for Medicaid, this doesn’t mean that you will also be disqualified.

How Can One Be Diagnosed With SUD?

Diagnosis for SUD -Substance Use Disorder will require you to undergo a thorough evaluation by either a psychologist, psychiatrist or a licensed alcohol and addiction specialist.

They will perform urine, blood and other tests that are used to assess your alcohol use, although there is no diagnostic test for addiction. The results will be used to monitor your alcohol use over the years, treatment and recovery.

How Can You Tell You Need Rehab?

You can tell that you need rehab if for one, you rely on alcohol on a daily basis. AUD is a dilapidating disease that’s characterized by an inability to stop or control the overreliance on alcohol, despite all of its adverse consequences on your life.

Once you are diagnosed with AUD there are some specific signs and symptoms that will give an indication that you do in fact need treatment. These include:

The frequent need to take higher amounts of alcohol than is required.
Spending most of your time drinking alcohol, buying alcohol and trying to recover from hangovers.
Finding yourself unable to work, or attend school due to being ‘too high’.
Experiencing a strong urge to drink alcohol, or craving.
Reducing or giving up on time spent at home, work or on social activities so you can go out drinking.
Continuing to drink even after you’ve had some social and relationship problems as a result of alcohol addiction.
Experiencing repeated episodes of binge drinking even when you have already suffered some physical and psychological problems due to the intensity of your alcohol abuse.
Continuing to drink even when you have exposed yourself to potentially dangerous situations.
Experiencing high tolerance levels, which means that you are consistently increasing the amounts of alcohol you take per day.
Suffering from withdrawal symptoms even after attempting to cut back or stopping to drink such as shakiness, restlessness, sweating, seizures, nausea, hallucinations and a racing heart.

Having two or three of the above symptoms means that you are suffering from a mild case of AUD, four or five means that you have moderate AUD, but more than six means you have severe AUD.

Any of these AUD types should be cause for concern, as alcohol addiction is a gradual process. At any of the stages, you should seek medical attention from a rehab facility.

Rehab Treatment Options

If you wish to seek treatment for alcohol abuse, here are some options for you:

Inpatient Rehabilitation

An inpatient rehab clinic is a treatment option where the patient is required to reside in the clinic for the duration of their treatment. If you decide to go to rehab, you will spend the entire 60 days in the rehab.

The cost of such treatment varies depending on the clinic you choose. Still, inpatient has the highest chances of success, and you must prepare yourself psychologically as you have to leave everything behind and fully concentrate on getting better.

Outpatient Rehabilitation

With outpatient treatment, you do not live at the clinic but rather continue with your life as usual while attending clinics regularly.

You may have to join AA a couple of times a week, plus you may have to meet with a therapist as often as needed. It is a less intensive treatment program that requires your commitment to remain sober.

For this to succeed, you must be focused on your sobriety and mental health.

Contact Us Today!

At the Alpine Recovery Center, we are an established Colorado Medicaid addiction center . We offer both online and in-person Medicaid Substance Abuse Coverage. We work hard to ensure you achieve sobriety and success in your journey.