Insurance & cost
Most insurance plans cover detox and addiction treatment — including Colorado Medicaid. We'll verify your benefits confidentially and explain everything in plain language, at no charge.
Coverage varies by plan, but treatment for substance use is considered an essential health benefit. These Colorado carriers are commonly accepted by the providers we work with:
You still have options. Colorado Medicaid covers many residents, and you may qualify even if you don't think you do. Some providers offer sliding-scale fees, payment plans, or state-funded programs. A coordinator can walk you through what's available — there's no cost to ask.
Talking with us and verifying your benefits costs nothing, ever — whether or not you decide to move forward. There's no fee for our help and no obligation to enroll in anything.
We never sell your information. A benefits check won't affect your coverage, won't show up to your employer, and won't change your premiums — it simply tells you what your plan covers.
Deductibles, copays, in-network, prior authorization — we'll explain exactly what your plan means for you, in plain English, so you know what to expect before treatment begins.
Under federal law, most health plans must cover treatment for substance use disorders the same way they cover any other medical condition. That means fentanyl and opioid detox is treated as an essential health benefit, not an optional extra. In practice, a Colorado plan that covers a hospital stay or a surgery is very likely to cover medically supervised withdrawal, residential care, and outpatient treatment for addiction as well. The exact details — your deductible, copay, and whether a provider is in network — vary from plan to plan, which is why a free benefits check is the fastest way to know where you stand.
Coverage usually extends across the full continuum of care. That can include medical detox to get through fentanyl withdrawal safely, residential or inpatient treatment, partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) programs, standard outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) such as buprenorphine, methadone, or naltrexone. To see how these stages fit together, read our overview of the levels of care and how Suboxone supports recovery. Most plans cover several of these levels, though they may require a referral or prior authorization before a higher level of care begins.
Many Coloradans qualify for Health First Colorado, the state's Medicaid program, which covers substance use treatment including detox and MAT. Eligibility is based largely on income and household size, and people are often surprised to learn they qualify. If you're uninsured, a coordinator can help you understand whether you may be eligible and point you toward providers who accept it, along with options like sliding-scale fees, payment plans, and state-funded programs. Worried about who might find out? Our guide to whether fentanyl detox is confidential explains your privacy protections in plain language.
When you reach out, a coordinator can verify your benefits confidentially — usually with just the name of your insurer and your member ID. The check tells you what your plan covers, which levels of care are included, and what your out-of-pocket costs might be, all before you commit to anything. It won't affect your coverage, won't change your premiums, and won't be reported to your employer. If you'd rather understand the road ahead first, our complete guide to fentanyl detox walks through every step. When you're ready, call (720) 861-4584 or request a confidential callback — it's free, judgment-free, and completely up to you.