Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Louisville, KY
Intensive Outpatient (IOP) is a structured but flexible program for patients who can maintain work, school, or family obligations while receiving regular treatment.
IOP is typically covered by Kentucky Medicaid plans
Kentucky Medicaid plans typically cover IOP (ASAM 2.1) based on medical-necessity determination. IOP admissions are typically handled through notification and concurrent review.
Aetna Better Health
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View plan →Anthem Medicaid
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View plan →Humana Healthy Horizons
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View plan →Passport
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View plan →UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
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View plan →WellCare
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View plan →Patients who benefit from iop
- Patients transitioning from PHP, residential, or detox
- Patients who need more than weekly outpatient but can manage daily life without facility-based care
- Patients returning to work or school while continuing treatment
- Patients with stable housing and sober supports at home
- Patients with co-occurring mental health conditions stable enough for outpatient psychiatric management
Typical day
An IOP session typically includes group therapy, psychoeducation, and one individual therapy session per week. Evening tracks allow patients to work or attend school during the day. Patients also continue medication management and family or couples therapy as needed.
Duration: 8–12 weeks · 9–19 hours per week, typically 3–5 days
Other levels of care
Detox
3–7 days · 24/7 medical oversight
Read more →Residential
21–28 days (extended stays available based on medical necessity) · 24/7 clinical support with 30+ hours of structured programming per week
Read more →PHP
2–6 weeks · 20–30+ hours per week, typically 5–6 days
Read more →Outpatient
Ongoing — frequency tapers with stability · Under 9 hours per week; often 1–2 sessions weekly
Read more →Discuss iop with our admissions team
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