Freeman Recovery Center accepts First Health Network insurance for heroin addiction treatment across its full continuum of care in Tennessee, from medically monitored detox at the Burns, TN campus to residential treatment, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services in Dickson. If you or someone in your family carries a First Health Network plan and needs heroin treatment, the admissions team at FRC can verify your benefits at no cost and walk you through exactly what your plan covers before you make any decisions. Call (615) 645-3677 or submit your insurance information online.
What First Health Network Covers at Freeman
First Health Network is a national PPO network, and Freeman Recovery Center participates as an accepted provider for substance use disorder treatment in Tennessee. Coverage for heroin and opioid addiction treatment under First Health Network plans typically spans multiple levels of care, though the specific benefits, copays, and authorization requirements will vary depending on your individual plan.
Levels of care that First Health Network plans commonly cover at Freeman Recovery Center include:
- Medically monitored detox for heroin and opioid withdrawal (Burns, TN campus)
- Residential treatment, with short-term options (7, 14, 21, 30 days) and long-term options (60, 90, 180 days)
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) in Dickson, TN or via telehealth
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), including evening sessions for working adults
Standard outpatient and continuing care - Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) using FDA-approved medications including buprenorphine, naltrexone, Suboxone, and methadone
- Dual diagnosis treatment when a co-occurring mental health condition accompanies heroin use disorder
Coverage details, including in-network status, prior authorization requirements, and plan-specific benefit levels, are confirmed by FRC’s admissions team during the free verification process. Contact FRC before admission to confirm your plan’s specifics.
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How to Verify Your First Health Network Benefits for Heroin Treatment
The fastest way to know what your plan covers is to let FRC’s admissions team verify it for you. Most people spend hours trying to interpret their insurance documents or navigate automated phone systems, when a single call or form submission to Freeman Recovery Center gets the same information in minutes, from people who do this every day.
To verify benefits, have the following ready:
- Your First Health Network insurance card (front and back)
- Your date of birth and member ID number
- The name of the primary insurance holder if the plan is not in your name
- A brief description of the type of treatment being considered (detox, residential, outpatient, etc.)
You can verify online at or call (615) 645-3677 any time. Freeman Recovery Center has same-day admission availability, so benefit verification does not have to delay getting started.
Check Your First Health Network Coverage for Heroin Addiction
Facilities In-Network With FHN
Freeman Recovery Center offers heroin rehab near Nashville that accepts First Health Network insurance, with treatment options including outpatient programs, inpatient medical detoxification, and dual diagnosis care tailored to your needs. Our detoxification and residential inpatient treatment is available at 1615 Highway 96, Burns, TN 37029, providing a structured setting for stabilization and therapy, while PHP, IOP, and outpatient services are offered at 250 State St., Dickson, TN 37055 to support continued recovery with flexible scheduling. Call (615) 645-3677 to learn more about your coverage and available treatment options.
What Happens After First Health Network Benefits Are Verified
Once your benefits are confirmed, Freeman Recovery Center’s admissions process moves quickly. Same-day admissions are available, and the clinical team works to reduce the gap between when someone is ready for treatment and when they walk through the door.
After admission, the financial coordination does not stop. FRC’s team manages ongoing insurance communication, handles concurrent reviews that insurers require during residential stays, and works through any claim issues so that patients and families can stay focused on treatment rather than paperwork.
For patients whose coverage has gaps, Freeman Health Partners operates on a sliding-scale payment model based on income and family size, which can supplement insurance coverage for certain services. State-funded and TennCare/Medicaid options are also available for qualifying patients.
To get started:
- Call (615) 645-3677, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Submit your insurance information online at freemanrecoverycenter.com/verify-insurance/
- Email the admissions team at Admissions@freemanrecoverycenter.com
Freeman Recovery Center is located at 250 State St, Dickson, TN 37055, approximately 40 miles west of Nashville.
Does First Health Network Cover Heroin Detox in Tennessee?
Medical detox is almost always the first clinical priority for someone dependent on heroin. Heroin withdrawal is not just profoundly uncomfortable. It carries real physiological risks, including severe dehydration and cardiovascular strain. When other substances are involved, or when underlying health conditions are present, the risks associated with unmanaged withdrawal can become serious. Attempting to detox without medical support also significantly increases the risk of relapse during the acute withdrawal period.
Freeman Recovery Center’s medically monitored detox program is located at the Burns, TN campus and operates with 24-hour clinical supervision. Withdrawal management focuses on medical comfort, safety monitoring, and clinical stabilization, which creates the foundation for the next phase of treatment.
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, insurance plans that cover medical and surgical procedures at a given benefit level are required to cover substance use disorder treatment, including detox, at comparable levels. First Health Network plans subject to federal parity rules are required to include substance use disorder benefits. What varies is the specific copay, deductible, and prior authorization process, which is why verification matters before admission.
Frequently Asked Questions: First Health Network and Heroin Coverage
Does First Health Network cover heroin rehab in Tennessee?
First Health Network plans typically include substance use disorder benefits that cover heroin and opioid treatment. Freeman Recovery Center accepts First Health Network and can verify your specific plan’s coverage for detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care at no cost to you.
What addiction treatment levels does First Health Network cover?
Coverage varies by plan, but First Health Network plans commonly include benefits for medically monitored detox, inpatient and residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, standard outpatient, and MAT. The scope of coverage, including cost-sharing and authorization requirements, will be specific to your plan.
Does First Health Network cover medical detox for heroin withdrawal?
Medically monitored detox is typically covered under First Health Network plans that include substance use disorder benefits, particularly when detox is deemed medically necessary. Under federal parity law, plans covering other medical services must provide comparable substance use disorder coverage. FRC’s admissions team confirms this for your specific plan during the verification process.
Will First Health Network pay for both detox and residential heroin treatment?
In many cases, yes. When clinical criteria for both levels are met, First Health Network plans often cover sequential levels of care, meaning detox followed by residential. Authorization is typically required for each level and may be subject to concurrent review during the residential stay. FRC manages this process internally.
Does First Health Network cover MAT for opioid addiction?
Most First Health Network plans with behavioral health benefits include MAT coverage, though the specific medications covered under the pharmacy benefit versus the medical benefit, and any prior authorization steps, differ by plan. FRC can confirm MAT coverage when verifying your benefits.
Is there financial help if First Health Network doesn’t cover everything?
Yes. Freeman Recovery Center’s connected organization, Freeman Health Partners, operates on a sliding-scale payment model. State-funded and TennCare/Medicaid options are also available. The admissions team can discuss all available financial options during your first call.
First Health Covered Drug Rehab in Nashville TN
If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, Freeman Recovery Center accepts First Health insurance for a variety of substance-specific rehab programs. Our Tennessee-based facilities provide comprehensive care for opioids, heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, meth, and Suboxone addiction. Learn more about your covered treatment options below.
Heroin Addiction Rehab Programs Covered by Insurance
Several insurance plans may help reduce the cost of heroin addiction treatment. Review the carrier links below to understand your coverage options.
Mental Health Treatment and Substance Misuse Statistics in the Volunteer State
- According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 3 million Americans, aged 12 or older, had a substance use disorder (SUD) in the past year.
- In a cost-benefit analysis, data from the Health Policy Institute in Georgetown University showed a cost of $532 billion each year from substance use disorder.
- A 2021 study estimated an annual cost of $13.2 billion to just hospitals for the treatment of substance use disorders.
- Data show those with an alcohol use disorder had a 3% risk of divorce. Patients who have to wait for treatment are less likely to attend their appointments and complete a treatment program.
- People with a personality disorder benefit from outpatient treatment.
- Completing rehab treatment, whether inpatient or outpatient, is an important factor in successful outcomes measured by abstinence.
- A comprehensive review of the literature found evidence that residential treatment is effective when best practices integrate mental health treatment with continuity of care.
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