MAT Programs Now Accept Medicare Coverage

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combines proven medications and counseling to help you start the path to recovery with comprehensive treatment services. Insurance coverage makes MAT programs affordable for many patients and now, BAART Programs accepts Medicare coverage for its Accredited Opioid Treatment Programs. In October of last year, the opioid bill H.R. 6, often referred to as The SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Acts, was signed allowing those with Medicare coverage to continue treatment at a more affordable cost. What is Medicare? Medicare is a national health insurance program in the United States, begun in 1966 under the Social Security Administration. It is now administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. There are 4 parts of Medicare that help cover specific services such as: The SUPPORT Act allows MAT programs to accept Medicare Part B. * At this time none of our Washington clinics accept Medicare Part B: Port Angles and Bremerton. What Medications Does Medicare Cover as a part of an MAT Program? With treatment facilities now able to accept Medicare, access to evidence-based MAT programs will increase nationwide for those who may previously have been unable to afford the treatment. Medicare covers the following FDA-approved medications: About BAART Programs BAART Programs is a multi-site, multi-service organization, with over 40 years of experience providing opioid use disorder treatment and supportive recovery services to patients across the country. . Programs provide addiction education, relapse prevention, lab testing, counseling services, coordinated care for pregnant patients and linkages to community resources to assist patients on their path to recovery. Select locations in California provide primary care as well as mental health services. Contact Us for More Information Our staff is available to answer questions about Medicare options for MAT and assist you in finding the right solution for your needs and budget. You can contact BAART Programs at 844.341.4040 to reach a clinic near you or get in touch through our contact form.