Freeman Recovery Center accepts UMR insurance for heroin use disorder treatment across multiple levels of care in Tennessee. Our programs range from medically supervised detox at our Burns campus to residential, PHP, IOP, and medication-assisted treatment at our Dickson outpatient facility.
If you or someone you care about is dealing with heroin addiction and has UMR coverage, call our admissions team at (615) 645-3677 to verify your benefits at no cost. Most verifications are completed the same day you call.
Does UMR Cover Heroin Treatment at Freeman?
Freeman Recovery Center is an accepted UMR provider for addiction treatment services in Tennessee. UMR operates as a third-party administrator under UnitedHealthcare and typically covers behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment at in-network facilities when clinical criteria are met. That includes care for heroin use disorder across multiple levels of care, depending on your clinical needs and what your specific plan authorizes.
The Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) requires that UMR plans cover substance use disorder treatment on equal terms with comparable medical benefits. For patients with heroin use disorder, this means that heroin detox, residential rehab, PHP, IOP, and MAT are all potentially covered benefits under your UMR plan. The actual amount covered, including deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums, will vary based on the terms of your specific plan.
The fastest way to know exactly what your UMR plan will pay for is to call Freeman Recovery Center at (615) 645-3677. Our admissions team handles benefit verifications every day and can provide a clear financial picture before you commit to anything.
Heroin Addiction Treatment Information and Statistics in Middle Tennessee
From 2017 to 2019, the average rate of past-year heroin use in Tennessee was 0.34%, affecting around 19,000 people, which is similar to the national average of 0.30%, according to SAMHSA. In 2022, Tennessee had 10,080 patients receiving treatment for opioid addiction, per the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Heroin accounted for 28.2% of opioid overdose deaths in the state, with opioids being involved in 71.7% of all overdose-related fatalities, as reported by the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. In 2021, 34% of emergency department visits for overdoses were linked to heroin, and the state recorded 3,073 fatal opioid overdoses in 2023, a significant increase from 1,306 in 2018, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.
Book a Free Assessment
Contact us to schedule a free addiction or mental health assessment as part of our admissions process.
What Levels of Heroin Treatment Does UMR Typically Cover?
UMR behavioral health benefits generally follow a stepped, clinically determined model. The level of care a plan will authorize depends on clinical presentation, including severity of dependence, withdrawal risk, co-occurring mental health conditions, and prior treatment history. Here is how that maps to the levels of care available at Freeman Recovery Center.
Medical Detox for Heroin Withdrawal
Heroin withdrawal can involve significant physical symptoms and, for some individuals, medical complications that benefit from clinical supervision. Freeman Recovery Center’s medical detox program is located at our Burns, Tennessee campus and operates with 24/7 clinical oversight. The medical team monitors withdrawal symptoms, manages medications to ease discomfort, and addresses any complications that arise during opioid withdrawal.
UMR plans frequently authorize medical detox for heroin use disorder when withdrawal risk is clinically present. Prior authorization is typically required, which our admissions team initiates on your behalf before admission.
Residential Treatment
After detox, many patients with heroin use disorder benefit from a structured residential environment before returning to daily life. Freeman Recovery Center offers residential treatment at the Burns, TN campus with a range of program lengths: 30, 60, 90, and 180 days, as well as shorter-term options of 7, 14, and 21 days. Residential programming includes individual therapy, group sessions, trauma-informed counseling, case management, and structured daily routines.
UMR plans vary on residential coverage. Some plans cover a defined number of days based on clinical necessity reviews; others apply concurrent review processes throughout the stay. Our team manages this documentation so you are not navigating the authorization process alone.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
PHP at Freeman Recovery Center is based at our Dickson outpatient campus and provides intensive daytime clinical programming for patients who no longer require 24-hour medical supervision. This level of care is commonly used as a step-down from residential or as an entry point for patients who do not require inpatient admission. PHP is one of the levels of care most consistently covered under UMR behavioral health benefits.
If stable housing is a concern while attending PHP, Freeman Recovery Center’s sober living homes are available across Middle Tennessee for patients who need a supportive environment outside of treatment hours.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
IOP at Freeman Recovery Center is offered in Dickson with evening scheduling options, which is particularly relevant for patients managing work, parenting, or other responsibilities that make daytime treatment difficult. UMR IOP involves multiple hours of structured therapy per session, several days per week, and is commonly covered under UMR plans as a step-down from PHP or as a primary level of care for patients with moderate-severity presentations.
Freeman Recovery Center also offers IOP through its dedicated telehealth platform, Freeman Recovery Online, which delivers live group and individual sessions via secure video. This option is available anywhere in Tennessee for UMR members who need flexibility or face transportation barriers.
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Heroin Use Disorder
MAT is one of the most evidence-supported approaches for opioid use disorder. Federal mental health parity law requires UMR plans to apply substance use disorder benefits on par with medical benefits, which generally supports coverage of FDA-approved MAT medications. Your specific plan’s formulary determines which medications are included and at what cost-sharing level.
Freeman Recovery Center administers MAT using FDA-approved medications including buprenorphine (including brand Suboxone), naltrexone, and methadone, combined with counseling to address the behavioral components of opioid use disorder. Additional MAT medications may be available depending on your clinical needs and plan formulary.Our admissions team can clarify which medications are covered under your specific UMR plan during the benefits verification call.
MAT is integrated across levels of care at Freeman Recovery Center, meaning a patient who begins medication during detox can continue that treatment through residential, PHP, IOP, and into standard outpatient care.
Check Your UMR Coverage for Heroin Rehab
How to Verify Your UMR Benefits for Heroin Treatment
Verifying insurance before admission is one of the most important steps you can take. It prevents unexpected bills and gives you a clear financial picture before treatment begins. The process at Freeman Recovery Center is straightforward.
Three ways to verify your UMR coverage:
- Call our admissions line: (615) 645-3677. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Provide your UMR member ID and our team handles the rest.
- Submit online: Use the free insurance verification form. A team member will follow up with your coverage details.
- Email admissions: Admissions@freemanrecoverycenter.com
During verification, our team will confirm whether Freeman Recovery Center is in-network under your specific UMR plan, identify which levels of care are covered for heroin use disorder, clarify any prior authorization requirements, and outline your estimated out-of-pocket costs. Same-day admissions are available for patients ready to move forward.
Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions and UMR Coverage
Heroin use disorder frequently co-occurs with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other trauma-related conditions. UMR behavioral health benefits cover dual diagnosis treatment, meaning both the substance use disorder and any co-occurring psychiatric condition can be addressed within a single level of care. Freeman Recovery Center’s clinical programs are built around dual diagnosis care from the point of admission.
When a patient presents with both heroin use disorder and a co-occurring mental health condition, thorough clinical documentation supports medical necessity at the appropriate level of care, which in turn supports UMR authorization. Our clinical team is experienced with this process and ensures that documentation accurately reflects the full clinical picture.
For patients whose co-occurring conditions require psychiatric medication management or more specialized psychiatric services, Freeman Health Partners, our integrated sister organization, provides psychiatric care, TMS therapy, and primary care on a coordinated basis alongside addiction treatment.
Our Facilities That Take UMR
If you’re seeking heroin addiction treatment programs that accept UMR health insurance in the Nashville area, Freeman Recovery Center provides multiple levels of care to support recovery, including medically supervised detox, residential inpatient rehab, Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHPs), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs), and outpatient services. Call (615) 645-3677 to verify your UMR benefits and find the right level of care.
For detox and residential inpatient treatment, visit our Burns location at 1615 Highway 96, Burns, TN 37029. For PHP, IOP, and outpatient treatment, visit our Dickson location at 250 State St, Dickson, TN 37055.
What to Expect Financially With UMR at Freeman Recovery Center
UMR plans vary considerably in terms of deductibles, copays, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums. Some UMR plans cover the majority of heroin treatment costs after a deductible is met; others involve a percentage cost-share until the out-of-pocket maximum is reached. Residential treatment at Freeman Recovery Center runs approximately $18,000 for a 30-day program before insurance; this figure is an estimate and actual costs vary by program and plan. Your actual patient responsibility depends on the specific terms of your UMR plan.
The sooner you verify benefits, the sooner you have a clear financial picture. Our admissions team will walk you through the numbers specific to your plan, explain the authorization process, and help you understand your expected costs before admission. There are no surprises after you arrive.
For patients with coverage gaps or financial concerns, Freeman Health Partners operates on a sliding-scale payment model. State-funded options through TennCare and Medicaid are also available for eligible patients.
Frequently Asked Questions: UMR and Heroin Addiction Treatment
Is Freeman Recovery Center in-network with UMR?
Yes. Freeman Recovery Center is an accepted UMR provider for addiction treatment services in Tennessee. To confirm in-network status under your specific UMR plan and benefit tier, call our admissions team at (615) 645-3677 or submit the online verification form at freemanrecoverycenter.com/verify-insurance/.
Does UMR cover heroin addiction treatment in Tennessee?
Yes, UMR covers behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment, including heroin use disorder, at in-network facilities. Coverage specifics depend on your individual plan. Calling (615) 645-3677 to verify benefits is the fastest way to get a concrete answer.
What heroin rehab levels does UMR insurance pay for?
UMR plans typically cover medical detox, residential treatment, PHP, IOP, standard outpatient, and MAT when clinical necessity criteria are met. All of these levels of care are available at Freeman Recovery Center.
How do I verify my UMR benefits for heroin treatment?
Call Freeman Recovery Center at (615) 645-3677, submit the online form at freemanrecoverycenter.com/verify-insurance/, or email Admissions@freemanrecoverycenter.com. Our team contacts UMR directly to confirm your coverage and returns to you with a clear breakdown of benefits and estimated costs.
Does UMR cover medical detox for heroin withdrawal?
UMR frequently authorizes medical detox for heroin use disorder when withdrawal risk is clinically documented. Freeman Recovery Center’s detox program at the Burns, TN campus operates with 24/7 clinical supervision, and our team initiates prior authorization requests before admission.
Will UMR pay for inpatient heroin rehab in Middle Tennessee?
Residential (inpatient) coverage under UMR is subject to medical necessity review and the terms of your specific plan. For many patients with heroin use disorder, the severity of dependence and withdrawal history supports residential authorization. Freeman Recovery Center offers residential treatment at our Burns, TN campus with program lengths ranging from 7 days to 180 days.
Does UMR cover medication-assisted treatment for heroin use disorder?
Federal mental health parity law requires UMR plans to apply substance use disorder benefits on par with medical benefits, which generally supports coverage of FDA-approved MAT medications. Freeman Recovery Center offers buprenorphine (including Suboxone), naltrexone, and methadone as part of its integrated MAT program. Your plan’s specific formulary determines which medications are covered and at what cost-sharing level.
Can I get same-day admission using my UMR insurance?
Same-day admissions are available at Freeman Recovery Center. When you call, our admissions team can verify your UMR benefits, discuss available levels of care, and in many cases facilitate admission the same day.
UMR-Supported Addiction Treatment Options
These UMR-eligible rehab programs offer evidence-based care for opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance addiction.
Insurance Providers Offering Heroin Addiction Treatment Coverage
Find out what heroin addiction services your insurance plan may cover. Explore insurer-specific information using the links below.
Heroin Addiction and HUD Info and Statistics in Tennessee
- From 2017 to 2019, the annual average majority of past-year heroin use in Tennessee was 0.34%, or about 19,000 people, according to SAMHSA. This figure is comparable to the national average of 0.30%.
- In 2022, there were 10,080 patients in opioid addiction treatment in Tennessee, according to the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
- Heroin contributes to 28.2% of opioid overdose deaths in Tennessee, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. Overall, opioids are a factor in 71.7% of all overdose-related deaths in the state.
- 34% of overdose-related emergency department visits in 2021 involved heroin, according to the Nashville/Davidson County Metro Public Health Department.
- There were 3,073 fatal opioid overdoses in Tennessee in 2023, up from 1,306 in 2018, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.
Connect With Us For An Assessment Today
