Does Medicare Cover MAT?
Yes. Medicare covers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder. This includes methadone and Suboxone, along with counseling and other support services.
The Caring Clinics accepts Medicare Part B and Medicare Advantage at all six of our Baltimore-area locations. If you are looking for a rehab that takes Medicare, call us today and we can check your plan.
What Medicare Covers for
Opioid Treatment
Medicare Part B covers a wide range of MAT services at certified opioid treatment programs (OTPs). At The Caring Clinics, your plan likely covers:
- Your first visit and medical assessment
- Methadone and Suboxone (buprenorphine) treatment
- One-on-one and group counseling
- Drug testing and health monitoring
- Peer recovery support services
- Care coordination and referral services
- Intensive outpatient services (where applicable)
Methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone are also covered when you receive them as an inpatient under Medicare Part A. Medicare Part D may cover certain MAT medications as prescriptions through your drug plan. Contact your plan to confirm. At The Caring Clinics, we offer methadone and Suboxone.
What does it cost?
At Medicare-enrolled clinics, there are no copays. The Part B deductible applies ($283 in 2026). If you have both Medicare and Medicaid, you pay nothing.
How to Start MAT with Medicare
A 3-Step Guide
Getting help is simpler than it seems. Here are three steps to begin treatment at The Caring Clinics.
Confirm You Have Medicare Part B
MAT services at an OTP are covered under Medicare Part B. If you are not sure of your exact coverage, visit medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, call us and we can help you sort it out.
Contact The Caring Clinics
Call us at (443) 313-8475 or use our [Get Help Now] portal to get started (no referral needed). Our team will confirm your plan is accepted and book your intake appointment. Walk-ins are also welcome, and same-day enrollment is available.
Attend Your Intake and Start Care
Come in at the location closest to you. We have six clinics across Baltimore, with doors opening as early as 4:45 a.m. Most patients begin care within a few days of their first contact.
Why The
Caring Clinics?
For 20 years, The Caring Clinics has been a trusted name in Baltimore for opioid addiction care. We are state-certified, enrolled in Medicare, and built around the kind of support that lasts.
Evidence-Based Care
We are CARF-accredited and recognized by Expertise.com among the best drug rehab centers in Baltimore. Every care plan is built around your needs.
A Best-in-Class Team
Our counselors hold Maryland state certifications in addiction care, including CAC-AD and CSC-AD credentials. Our team also includes peer recovery specialists: staff who have navigated addiction themselves, and now support patients as part of their care.
Consistent Support, Every Step of the Way
Recovery is not a straight line, and our staff know that. They will learn your name, check in on your progress, and stay in your corner through setbacks.
Common Questions About
Medicare
and MAT
Does Medicare Part B cover methadone specifically?
Yes. Medicare Part B covers methadone when it is provided at an OTP enrolled in Medicare. The Caring Clinics is enrolled in Medicare and offers methadone at all six of our Baltimore-area locations.
What if I have Medicare Advantage instead of Original Medicare?
Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans are required to cover OTP services. The Caring Clinics accepts Medicare Advantage plans from Aetna, Alterwood, HealthSpring, Johns Hopkins, Kaiser, and United Healthcare. Call (443) 313-8475 to confirm your specific plan is accepted.
What does MAT actually cost with Medicare?
At OTPs enrolled in Medicare, there are no copays. You will pay the Part B deductible ($283 as of 2026) if you have not already met it for the year. If you have both Medicare and Medicaid, your cost is $0.
Does Medicare have a time limit on MAT coverage?
No. Medicare covers MAT for as long as treatment is considered reasonable and necessary. There is no set end date.
Does Medicare cover counseling along with medication?
Yes. Medicare Part B covers one-on-one and group counseling as part of MAT at an enrolled OTP. Counseling is a core part of every patient’s care at The Caring Clinics.
Start Recovery Now
Asking for help takes courage. Our team is ready to make the next steps as easy as possible.
Coverage varies by plan. Contact your Medicare plan to confirm your specific benefits.