UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Accepted at Nashville Addiction Clinic

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For the first time, Nashville Addiction Clinic now accepts a Medicare insurance option for opioid use disorder treatment.

Tennessee residents with eligible UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans can now have their coverage verified for Nashville Addiction Clinic’s 100% virtual Suboxone treatment program.

This expansion is especially important for Medicare Advantage members who may have difficulty traveling to a traditional addiction treatment clinic. Nashville Addiction Clinic provides appointments through secure telemedicine, allowing patients throughout Tennessee to meet with their treatment team using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

If you have a UHC Medicare Advantage plan, our team can verify your specific coverage, network participation, benefits, and expected patient responsibility before treatment.

Does Nashville Addiction Clinic Accept UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage?

Yes. Nashville Addiction Clinic now accepts UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage, subject to verification of the patient’s individual plan and benefits.

This is an important expansion of our insurance options because UHC Medicare Advantage represents our clinic’s first accepted Medicare insurance product.

Nashville Addiction Clinic also accepts TennCare Medicaid and many major commercial insurance plans. However, Medicare Advantage is a separate type of coverage, and patients should not assume that acceptance of one UnitedHealthcare product automatically means every UHC insurance product works the same way.

If you are unsure which type of UnitedHealthcare insurance you have, our staff can help identify and verify your coverage.

What Is a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Plan?

Medicare Advantage is also known as Medicare Part C.

Instead of receiving health coverage directly through Original Medicare, a person enrolled in Medicare Advantage receives Medicare benefits through a private health plan approved by Medicare.

Medicare explains that Medicare Advantage plans include Part A and Part B and usually include Part D prescription drug coverage. Plans may also have provider networks, prior-authorization requirements, and different out-of-pocket costs. (Medicare.gov)

UnitedHealthcare is one of the private insurers offering Medicare Advantage plans.

Because individual plans can have different networks and benefits, Nashville Addiction Clinic verifies your specific UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage coverage rather than assuming every UHC Medicare Advantage member has identical benefits.

UHC Medicare Advantage vs. Original Medicare: An Important Difference

If you have Medicare, check your insurance card before registering.

UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage is not the same thing as Original Medicare.

Original Medicare consists primarily of:

  • Medicare Part A — hospital insurance
  • Medicare Part B — medical insurance

Medicare Advantage, also called Part C, is an alternative way to receive Medicare coverage through a Medicare-approved private company. These plans include Part A and Part B and usually Part D prescription drug coverage.

Nashville Addiction Clinic’s announcement specifically concerns UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage.

It should not be interpreted to mean that Nashville Addiction Clinic now accepts Original Medicare or every Medicare product.

Three Different Types of UnitedHealthcare Coverage We Accept

The UnitedHealthcare name can appear on several very different kinds of insurance cards.

Understanding which one you have is important.

1. UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage

This is the new insurance option discussed in this article.

Medicare is generally available beginning at age 65, although some people younger than 65 qualify because of certain disabilities or conditions.

2. UnitedHealthcare Commercial Insurance

You may have UnitedHealthcare insurance through an employer or another private health insurance arrangement.

Nashville Addiction Clinic has accepted eligible UnitedHealthcare commercial insurance plans separately from this new Medicare Advantage expansion.

3. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan / TennCare

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan is associated with Tennessee’s TennCare Medicaid program.

It is not the same as UHC Medicare Advantage.

Nashville Addiction Clinic accepts UnitedHealthcare Community Plan along with the other TennCare managed-care plans.

If all of these names sound confusing, you don’t need to determine your insurance category on your own. Give our intake team your insurance information and we can help determine what coverage you have.

Can Medicare Advantage Cover Online Suboxone Treatment?

Nashville Addiction Clinic now accepts UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage for its virtual opioid use disorder treatment program, subject to your particular plan, eligibility, network status, benefits, and applicable plan requirements.

The amount a patient ultimately owes can vary.

Depending on your plan, factors may include:

  • Copayments
  • Coinsurance
  • Deductibles
  • Provider network requirements
  • Prior authorization
  • Prescription benefits
  • Other plan-specific requirements

Medicare advises Medicare Advantage members to determine whether a healthcare provider participates in their plan’s network. Some plans provide certain out-of-network benefits, but patients may pay more.

That’s why Nashville Addiction Clinic verifies benefits before telling a patient what to expect financially.

Access Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Without Traveling to a Nashville Clinic

The name Nashville Addiction Clinic doesn’t mean you have to live in Nashville—or travel to Nashville—to receive treatment.

Our program is virtual.

Nashville Addiction Clinic provides telemedicine addiction treatment to eligible adults throughout Tennessee.

A patient in Memphis doesn’t need to drive to Nashville.

Neither does someone living in Knoxville, Chattanooga, Johnson City, Jackson, Clarksville, Cookeville, or a small rural Tennessee community.

This can remove a significant barrier for Medicare Advantage members who:

  • No longer drive
  • Have limited access to transportation
  • Live far from addiction treatment services
  • Have mobility limitations
  • Have work or family obligations
  • Prefer not to sit in an addiction clinic waiting room
  • Want greater privacy when receiving treatment

You can meet with your treatment team from home using a compatible smartphone, tablet, or computer and high-speed internet.

How Suboxone Treatment Can Help With Opioid Use Disorder

Suboxone is a brand-name medication containing buprenorphine and naloxone.

Buprenorphine is an FDA-approved medication used to treat opioid use disorder.

SAMHSA explains that buprenorphine can diminish physical dependence effects such as opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings. Treatment length and dosing are individualized according to each patient’s needs. (SAMHSA)

Nashville Addiction Clinic treats opioid use disorder involving substances that may include:

  • Hydrocodone
  • Oxycodone
  • OxyContin
  • Percocet
  • Vicodin
  • Heroin
  • Fentanyl
  • Methadone
  • Kratom
  • 7-OH / 7-hydroxymitragynine
  • Tianeptine
  • Other opioids

Treatment decisions are individualized. A licensed clinician evaluates your opioid use, medical history, withdrawal symptoms, medications, and other relevant factors before determining an appropriate treatment plan.

Starting Suboxone Safely Matters

One of the biggest concerns people have before seeking treatment is withdrawal.

Some people delay getting help because they’re afraid they will become extremely sick when they stop using opioids.

Buprenorphine can reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings, but timing matters when starting treatment.

Taking buprenorphine too soon after certain opioids can trigger sudden withdrawal. SAMHSA therefore recommends that patients be experiencing appropriate withdrawal before conventional buprenorphine induction.

This is one reason medical supervision is important.

Your Nashville Addiction Clinic provider will evaluate your circumstances and determine an appropriate treatment approach rather than giving every patient identical instructions.

Why Choose Nashville Addiction Clinic for Virtual Addiction Treatment?

Nashville Addiction Clinic was built around making evidence-based opioid use disorder treatment easier to access throughout Tennessee.

Our program offers:

Our existing program was designed around one fundamental idea: where you live in Tennessee should not prevent you from accessing appropriate opioid use disorder treatment.

How to Verify Your UHC Medicare Advantage Benefits

You don’t need to call Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, and multiple healthcare providers before contacting us.

Start with Nashville Addiction Clinic.

Step 1: Tell us you have UHC Medicare Advantage

Call or text us at (615) 927-7802, or message us securely on the Spruce Health mobile app. Tell our intake team that your insurance is UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage.

Step 2: Provide your insurance information securely

We need the information from your insurance card to identify your particular plan and verify benefits.

Step 3: We verify your coverage

Our team can review available information regarding eligibility, network participation, and benefits applicable to our services.

Step 4: Review your expected costs

If applicable, we can explain available information about deductibles, copays, coinsurance, or other patient responsibility before treatment.

Step 5: Schedule your virtual appointment

If Nashville Addiction Clinic participates with your plan and our program is appropriate for you, our team can help you move forward with scheduling.

A New Medicare Treatment Option for Tennesseans

Adding UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage represents more than another insurance company logo on a list.

For Nashville Addiction Clinic, it extends our virtual treatment model to a group of Tennessee residents who previously did not have an accepted Medicare insurance option with us.

For a Medicare Advantage member living in a rural community, someone who no longer drives, or someone who simply wants private addiction treatment from home, telemedicine can eliminate the repeated transportation demands associated with traditional outpatient treatment.

If you have UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage and need Suboxone treatment in Tennessee, call or text Nashville Addiction Clinic at (615) 927-7802.

We’ll start by verifying your particular insurance plan.

Frequently Asked Questions About UHC Medicare Advantage and Nashville Addiction Clinic

Does Nashville Addiction Clinic accept UHC Medicare Advantage?

Yes. Nashville Addiction Clinic now accepts UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage for eligible Tennessee patients, subject to verification of the member’s specific plan, benefits, network participation, and applicable requirements.

Is this the first Medicare insurance Nashville Addiction Clinic has accepted?

Yes. UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage represents Nashville Addiction Clinic’s first accepted Medicare insurance product.

Does Nashville Addiction Clinic now accept Original Medicare?

No. The new acceptance specifically applies to UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage. It should not be interpreted as acceptance of Original Medicare or every Medicare product.

Is Medicare Advantage the same as Medicare Part C?

Yes. Medicare Advantage is also called Medicare Part C. Medicare Advantage plans are offered through Medicare-approved private companies and include Part A and Part B benefits. Most also include Part D prescription drug coverage.

Is UHC Medicare Advantage the same as UnitedHealthcare Community Plan?

No. UHC Medicare Advantage is Medicare coverage. UnitedHealthcare Community Plan in Tennessee is associated with TennCare Medicaid. Nashville Addiction Clinic accepts both, but they are different insurance programs with different eligibility and benefits.

Do I have to live in Nashville to use Nashville Addiction Clinic?

No. Nashville Addiction Clinic’s treatment program is virtual and serves eligible Tennessee residents statewide. You can participate in telemedicine appointments using a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Can someone under 65 have UHC Medicare Advantage?

Potentially. Medicare primarily covers people age 65 and older, but certain people younger than 65 can qualify because of a disability or certain medical conditions.

Does UHC Medicare Advantage mean my Suboxone treatment will cost nothing?

Not necessarily. Medicare Advantage plans can have different deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, networks, and authorization requirements. Nashville Addiction Clinic verifies your individual plan before providing information about expected patient responsibility.

Can Suboxone reduce opioid withdrawal?

Buprenorphine, one of Suboxone’s active ingredients, can reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms and cravings when appropriately prescribed for opioid use disorder. Individual treatment needs and responses vary.

Can Nashville Addiction Clinic help if I’m using fentanyl, oxycodone, heroin, or other opioids?

Nashville Addiction Clinic treats opioid use disorder, but the appropriate treatment and method of starting medication depend on the individual. Your clinician evaluates the opioids you’re using, timing of your last use, withdrawal symptoms, medical history, and other factors before developing a treatment plan.

Does Nashville Addiction Clinic treat kratom or 7-OH dependence?

Nashville Addiction Clinic has experience treating people seeking help for dependence involving kratom and 7-OH/7-hydroxymitragynine. Treatment must be individually evaluated by a clinician.

How do I check whether Nashville Addiction Clinic accepts my particular UHC Medicare Advantage plan?

Call or text (615) 927-7802 and tell the intake team you have UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage. Provide your insurance information securely so the clinic can verify your specific plan and benefits.

Begin Online Addiction Treatment From Home Using UHC Medicare Advantage

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Experience a safe transition from hydrocodone, oxycodone, OxyContin, heroin, fentanyl, methadone, morphine, Kratom, 7-OH (7-Hydroxy-opioids), Norcos, Percocet, Roxicodone, Vicodin, Tianeptine, Tramadol, Opana, codeine, oxymorphone, and other opioids.

If you would like to speak to someone about our telemedicine Suboxone program, please call or text us at (615) 927-7802. You can also message us securely on the Spruce Health mobile app.

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