Medical detox is the medically supervised process of safely clearing a substance from the body.
Coverage of medical detox under Kentucky Medicaid varies by level of care and setting. Talk to our admissions team to discuss your specific situation.
See Aetna Better Health's coverage detail and what's covered.
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View plan → Kentucky Medicaid planSee Passport's coverage detail and what's covered.
View plan → Kentucky Medicaid planSee UnitedHealthcare Community Plan's coverage detail and what's covered.
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View plan →Coverage is determined by medical necessity using ASAM criteria. Call admissions and we'll verify your specific plan as part of the first call.
Detox is 24/7 medical supervision with structured vitals checks, symptom-based medication adjustment, hydration and nutrition support, and early engagement with counseling. MAT induction — especially for opioid use disorder — often begins during detox.
Duration: Until medically stable · 24/7 medical oversight
Freestanding SUD residential facilities larger than 16 beds historically triggered the Medicaid IMD (Institution for Mental Disease) exclusion. Kentucky's 1115 waiver allows Medicaid to pay for residential SUD treatment at licensed facilities like Golden Grove.
Recovery isn't one size fits all. Most patients step down through multiple levels of care over time.
Determined by medical necessity · 24/7 clinical support with structured programming
Read more → ASAM 2.5Determined by clinical progress · Intensive daytime programming
Read more → ASAM 2.1Determined by clinical progress · Structured outpatient sessions in morning or evening tracks
Read more → ASAM 1Ongoing — frequency tapers with stability · Lowest-intensity level — periodic sessions
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