Resources & Education

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) represents the gold standard in addiction treatment, combining FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapies. At KCAM's Louisville clinic, we provide comprehensive MAT services that have helped thousands of Kentuckians achieve lasting recovery.

What is MAT?

MAT uses medications like buprenorphine (Suboxone), naltrexone, and others to normalize brain chemistry, block the euphoric effects of opioids and alcohol, and reduce cravings. This medical approach treats addiction as the chronic medical condition it is, rather than a moral failing.

MAT Services in Louisville

Our Louisville clinic at 1939 Goldsmith Lane provides:

• • Same-day evaluations for MAT eligibility
• • On-site medication dispensing and monitoring
• • Individual and group counseling sessions
• • Regular medical check-ups and lab monitoring
• • Family support and education programs

Insurance and Medicaid Coverage

Kentucky Medicaid fully covers MAT services, including medications, counseling, and medical monitoring. We also accept most major insurance plans. Our team handles all insurance verification and prior authorization processes to ensure you can start treatment without delay.

Outpatient treatment programs provide intensive support while allowing you to maintain important life commitments like work, family, and education. KCAM offers both Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) and Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) at our Louisville and Salem locations, plus telehealth options for patients throughout Kentucky.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

IOP typically involves 9-12 hours of treatment per week, spread across 3-4 days. This flexible schedule allows patients to:

• • Continue working or attending school
• • Maintain family and social connections
• • Live at home during treatment
• • Access evening and weekend sessions
• • Participate in virtual group sessions via Google Meet

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

PHP provides more intensive support with 20-30 hours of treatment per week, typically 5-6 days. PHP includes:

• • Daily structured programming
• • Medical monitoring and psychiatric services
• • Group therapy and individual counseling
• • Family therapy sessions
• • Life skills and relapse prevention education

Telehealth Outpatient Services

Understanding the challenges of traveling to treatment, especially in rural Kentucky, KCAM offers comprehensive telehealth outpatient services via secure Google Meet sessions. This includes group therapy, individual counseling, and medical check-ins, ensuring you can access quality care regardless of your location.

Understanding your insurance coverage for addiction treatment can seem overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about verifying coverage in Kentucky, including navigating Medicaid benefits and understanding what services are typically covered.

Kentucky Medicaid Coverage

Kentucky Medicaid provides comprehensive coverage for addiction treatment services. If you have Kentucky Medicaid through any of these managed care organizations, you're likely covered:

• • Anthem Kentucky (Medicaid)
• • Humana Kentucky (Medicaid)
• • UnitedHealthcare Kentucky (Medicaid)
• • WellCare Kentucky
• • Aetna Kentucky (Medicaid)

What's Typically Covered

Most insurance plans in Kentucky, including Medicaid, cover these addiction treatment services:

• • Medical evaluations and assessments
• • Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) including medications
• • Intensive outpatient programs (IOP)
• • Partial hospitalization programs (PHP)
• • Individual and group counseling
• • Telehealth services
• • Lab testing and drug screening

The KCAM Verification Process

We make insurance verification simple with our 3-step process:

Questions to Ask Your Insurance

If you want to verify coverage yourself, ask your insurance provider these key questions:

• • Is addiction treatment covered under my plan?
• • Do I need a referral from my primary care doctor?
• • What is my deductible and copay for outpatient treatment?
• • How many treatment sessions are covered per year?
• • Is KCAM an in-network provider for my plan?