Can You Use Medicaid for Addiction Treatment in Denver?
Let's be direct: cost is usually the first reason people delay getting help. Not lack of willingness. Not lack of need. Just the very practical fear of "how do I pay for this?"
So here's the short answer: if you have Medicaid in Colorado, you may have more coverage for addiction treatment than you realize.
At Sobriety House, about 90% of the people we serve use Medicaid (Health First Colorado) to pay for treatment. This is not a program that accepts Medicaid on the side. It's who we are and who we're built for.
Does Medicaid Cover Addiction Treatment in Denver?
Yes. Health First Colorado covers substance use disorder treatment as an essential health benefit. That means it can cover:
- Medically supervised detox
- Residential treatment programs
- Outpatient and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs
- Individual and group counseling
- Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Coverage depends on your specific plan and medical need, but the framework is there, and it's more accessible than many people assume. If you're not sure what your plan covers, we can walk through it with you before you commit to anything.
"But I Don't Know If I Qualify for Medicaid"
You might qualify and not know it. Health First Colorado is Colorado's Medicaid program, and eligibility is based on income. Many adults, including single adults with no children, qualify.
You can check your eligibility at Colorado.gov/PEAK or call 1-800-221-3943. If you're in a crisis and need help now, call us, and we can point you toward the right resources while you figure out insurance.
What Does Medicaid-Funded Residential Treatment Look Like?
Residential treatment means living at the facility while you get intensive, structured care. It's not a last resort. It's often the most effective option for people who need a real break from the environment that's been feeding the cycle.
Our residential program in Denver is 12-step based, evidence-informed, and built for real people with complicated lives. We have been in the community since 1967, and we are Colorado's oldest licensed substance use disorder treatment center. That history means we know what actually works, and we know how to help you navigate the insurance piece so that cost doesn't stand in the way of getting started.
Medicaid can cover residential treatment when it's clinically appropriate. When you call us, we'll help you figure out whether residential or outpatient is the right fit, and whether your coverage applies.
How to Take the Next Step
Call us: (720) 381-4337
Or visit our Fees & Insurance page or our Admissions Process page.
Medicaid rehab in Denver is real, accessible, and at Sobriety House, it's the norm, not the exception. The hardest part is usually just making the first call. We're on the other end of it.
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