Guide to Medicaid Health Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment

Last Edited: December 14, 2020

Author
Patricia Howard, LMFT, CADC

Clinically Reviewed
Andrew Lancaster, LPC, MAC

All of the information on this page has been reviewed and certified by an addiction professional.

Some of the most commonly used methods for paying for drug and alcohol rehab, Medicaid and Medicare are federal- and state-funded health insurance programs. These insurance programs can provide free or low-cost drug and alcohol addiction treatment. Each program has different requirements for eligibility.

Medicare and Medicaid may cover part or all of your substance abuse treatment costs.