Does Insurance Cover Suboxone Treatment in Florida?

Many people in the United States struggle with opioid abuse and addiction. In many cases, people develop opioid use disorder after becoming addicted to prescription pain relievers. In others, people begin using opioid drugs like heroin and develop addiction.

Suboxone treatment can help people safely stop using addictive opioids and avoid a relapse in the future. It can help people overcome opioid dependence and live the healthier lifestyles they choose instead of the one addiction chooses for them.

This article will explore Suboxone treatment. You will learn about insurance coverage for Suboxone treatment and how to find effective treatment programs in Florida.

Reach out to the Archstone Behavioral Health specialists to explore your treatment options or schedule an intake assessment.

What is Suboxone?

Suboxone is a medication that contains naloxone and buprenorphine. People must only take it if a doctor prescribes it. People may get a prescription for Suboxone from their doctor, at a Suboxone clinic, or doctors in a treatment center.

Buprenorphine is a partial opioid agonist. It binds to opioid receptors in the brain. This “tricks” the brain into believing there are opioids in the body, which significantly reduces cravings.

Naloxone blocks the “high” feeling opioids produce. The combination of naloxone and buprenorphine can help minimize opioid withdrawal side effects and cravings.

Suboxone is available as a sublingual film. People take it once per day by dissolving the drug under their tongue. Suboxone therapy can help people safely detox from addictive opioids and avoid relapse.

In addition to taking Suboxone, people in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) must also participate in psychotherapy, behavioral counseling, and other therapies. A comprehensive treatment plan can help people overcome the complex roots of their substance use and learn how to avoid relapse.

What to Expect From Suboxone Treatment

Many people with opioid use disorder (OUD) can benefit from Suboxone treatment. Many people with OUD use Suboxone therapy to safely stop using opioids and prevent relapse.

Understanding what to expect from Suboxone treatment may help you prepare to start your recovery journey. Here is an overview of what to expect.

Assessment

Before you begin Suboxone therapy, your treatment team will assess your needs. Your assessment may consist of:

• Questions about your substance use–what substances you use, how much, how often, etc.
• A mental health and medical history
• Lab testing
• A physical examination

This information will help your team identify physical or behavioral health issues that could complicate treatment. It will also help them create a personalized treatment program to meet your needs.

Detoxification

You will have round-the-clock supervision, treatment, and support as you go through detox. You may begin to take Suboxone within 12-24 hours of your last dose of opioids.

Treatment

You may continue to take Suboxone and other medications as you work through a comprehensive treatment program. Your treatment plan may include:

• Medical care
• Mental health treatment
• Individual psychotherapy
• Group therapy
• Family therapy
• Relapse prevention education
• Exercise, nutrition support, mindfulness, and other holistic therapies

You will continue to take Suboxone until your doctor determines you are ready to taper off of it. Then, you will follow a schedule that allows you to gradually stop taking Suboxone safely.

Does Insurance Cover Suboxone Treatment?

The 2010 Affordable Care Act prohibits insurance companies from denying coverage for substance abuse and mental health treatment. If you have health insurance, it is likely to cover some or all the cost of Suboxone treatment.

However, insurance plans vary quite a bit. You must verify the details of your specific health insurance plan before beginning treatment. This will give you the most accurate idea of your covered and out-of-pocket costs.

Some types of insurance may require prior authorization before starting Suboxone treatment. You may contact the Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) or the Archstone Behavioral Health specialists to learn more about insurance coverage for Suboxone treatment.

How Can I Verify My Insurance Details?

It is critical to check your insurance details before starting a Suboxone treatment program. This will ensure you understand potential out-of-pocket expenses throughout treatment.

There are several ways to verify the details of your specific insurance plan. You may:

• Call the number on the back of your insurance card and speak to a representative about the programs and treatments your plan covers
• Search the insurance company’s website to learn more about the details of your insurance plan
• Contact the insurance specialists at Archstone Behavioral Health and allow them to navigate your insurance plan

The admissions coordinators at Archstone Behavioral Health are happy to verify your insurance and explain your treatment options. We believe that everyone should have access to life-saving treatment without the stress. Our specialists will work with your insurance company so that you can focus on the most important thing: your recovery.

Learn more about Suboxone treatment and our other treatment programs in Florida by contacting the Archstone Behavioral Health team today.