Guide to Medicare 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.

Medicare can be used to cover the cost of drug and alcohol rehabilitation. But there are rules about the providers people can use with Medicare, and some types of addiction treatment are not covered by Medicare at all. It is a good idea to contact the Medicare organization directly to find more detailed information.