Medicare encompasses care for mental health and substance addiction disorders, yet specific limitations apply to the coverage and payment for these services. Mental wellness, behavioral healthcare, and addiction disorders are not as comprehensively insured by Medicare compared to other medical interventions.
Care Options for Alcohol Dependence and Drug Addiction
Under Medicare, individuals can receive care for alcohol dependence and drug addiction through both inpatient and outpatient services. For inpatient addiction care, beneficiaries will incur the equivalent copayments that they would for any hospital stay. Moreover, Medicare Part B covers outpatient addiction services obtained in a clinic or hospital outpatient setting.
Treatments and services included in Medicare for addressing alcohol dependence and substance addiction entail:
– Psychotherapy sessions
– Educational resources for patients concerning their diagnosis and care
– Follow-up support after hospital discharge
– Prescription medications for outpatients via Medicare Part D
– Medications provided during inpatient stays, including Methadone
– Comprehensive Evaluation and Short-term Intervention (SBIRT)
