Kentucky Medicaid · WellCare

WellCare of Kentucky coverage for addiction treatment.

WellCare of Kentucky is a Centene Corporation Medicaid managed care plan serving Kentucky Medicaid members statewide.

Golden Grove Recovery is preparing to open in Louisville, KY. Coverage information on this page describes Kentucky Medicaid substance use treatment in general — your individual coverage depends on your specific plan, plan year, and medical-necessity determination. Call admissions to talk through your situation.

What's covered

WellCare coverage highlights.

WellCare of Kentucky is a Centene Corporation Medicaid managed care plan serving Kentucky Medicaid members statewide. WellCare covers the full continuum of substance use disorder treatment — from medical detox through outpatient MAT — with a focus on integrated behavioral health for members with co-occurring mental health conditions.

Levels of care covered

ASAM levels WellCare covers.

MAT covered

Medications covered under WellCare.

Suboxone (buprenorphine + naloxone) Methadone (via OTP partners) Vivitrol (extended-release naltrexone) Oral Naltrexone

Read more about our MAT program →

Prior authorization

How auth works with WellCare.

WellCare of Kentucky typically applies ASAM criteria for medical-necessity determinations. Residential SUD admissions generally require prior authorization; outpatient services, PHP, and IOP may be handled through notification and concurrent review.

Member benefits

Beyond clinical coverage.

WellCare members have access to a 24/7 nurse advice line, care management for complex SUD and dual-diagnosis needs, and Centene's integrated behavioral health network.

Visit WellCare's member site →

Other plans we work with

All Kentucky Medicaid MCOs.

Take the next step

Verify your WellCare coverage.

When you're ready, we're ready — we'll walk you through what's covered and what comes next. Free, confidential, no obligation.