Finding Medicaid-Approved Drug Rehab Centers in New York: A Focus on Long Island

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Whether you're seeking inpatient care, outpatient programs, or detox services, understanding your options can be the first step toward recovery.","decorations":[]}}],"style":{},"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"8ufdi19510","nodes":[],"style":{},"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"IMAGE","id":"bu25819703","nodes":[{"type":"CAPTION","id":"x8fcf19707","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Start your path of recovery with Medicaid Insurance - Photo of Long Beach NY","decorations":[]}}]}],"imageData":{"containerData":{"width":{"size":"CONTENT"},"alignment":"CENTER","textWrap":true},"image":{"src":{"id":"366252_349e7bf9204c4f76b1487b7e13b66c49~mv2.jpg"},"width":3168,"height":1344},"altText":"Start your path of recovery with Medicaid Insurance - Photo of Long Beach NY","caption":"Start your path of recovery with Medicaid Insurance - Photo of Long Beach NY"}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"764um898","nodes":[],"style":{},"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"HEADING","id":"5h40p572","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Understanding Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Treatment in New York","decorations":[{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}}],"headingData":{"level":2,"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"dsdn2964","nodes":[],"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"p5m9q574","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Medicaid is a state and federally funded health insurance program that provides coverage for low-income individuals and families. In New York, Medicaid is administered through the New York State Department of Health and includes robust benefits for behavioral health services, including substance use disorder (SUD) treatment, addiction treatment, and alcohol treatment. Under federal laws like the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) and the Affordable Care Act, New York Medicaid must cover essential health benefits for SUD, ensuring parity with physical health services.","decorations":[]}}],"style":{},"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"5u7vj576","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"New York's Medicaid program mandates coverage for a continuum of care, including detoxification, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient counseling, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT). Recent guidelines emphasize access to evidence-based treatments, with no arbitrary limits on durations for medically necessary services. For instance, New York Medicaid covers all levels of care as defined by the Level of Care for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Referral (LOCADTR) tool, which helps determine the appropriate intensity of treatment. This includes ambulatory services, residential programs, and harm reduction strategies.","decorations":[]}}],"style":{},"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"6m33f1031","nodes":[],"style":{},"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"xpuo8578","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"On Long Island, Medicaid treatment availability is particularly strong, with numerous facilities offering accessible programs to meet the needs of local communities facing high rates of opioid and alcohol misuse.","decorations":[]}}],"style":{},"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"ue9bq1097","nodes":[],"style":{},"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"IMAGE","id":"1iw6j28821","nodes":[{"type":"CAPTION","id":"g9m7y28830","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"New York Medicaid Insurance Card","decorations":[]}}]}],"imageData":{"containerData":{"width":{"size":"CONTENT"},"alignment":"CENTER","textWrap":true},"image":{"src":{"id":"366252_f4d45ee51d5d4c40b2871e3741a3c4a7~mv2.jpg"},"width":2816,"height":1181},"altText":"New York Medicaid Insurance Card","caption":"New York Medicaid Insurance Card"}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"5qoil19334","nodes":[],"style":{},"paragraphData":{"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"HEADING","id":"jhuhm580","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Does Medicaid Cover Rehab in New York?","decorations":[{"type":"BOLD","fontWeightValue":700}]}}],"headingData":{"level":2,"textStyle":{"textAlignment":"AUTO"}}},{"type":"PARAGRAPH","id":"05l8o582","nodes":[{"type":"TEXT","id":"","nodes":[],"textData":{"text":"Yes, New York Medicaid covers rehab for SUD, addiction, and alcohol treatment. 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