Medicare covers opioid treatment services

While prescription opioid pain medications can help treat pain after surgery or an injury, they carry serious risks like addiction. If you or a loved one are struggling with opioid use disorder, Medicare covers treatment services that can help.

These services may include medication coverage, counseling, drug testing, individual and group therapy, and more. Certain services, like counseling and therapy, are available both in-person and virtually.

The first step is talking with a doctor about treatment options. People with Medicare can also visit Medicare.gov to search for treatment locations nearby.