Freeman Recovery Center accepts First Health Network as part of its network of accepted insurance carriers, and that coverage can apply to a full range of addiction and dual diagnosis treatment levels at our Dickson, Tennessee facility. Whether you’re looking at medically supervised detox, residential treatment, PHP, IOP, or outpatient care, your First Health Network benefits may cover a substantial portion of the cost. Call (615) 645-3677 or verify your benefits online to find out exactly what your plan covers before a single day of treatment begins.
Some of First Health Network Insurance Brands, Services and Product Offerings
First Health Network offers a range of products and services for their clients, including national insurance carriers, regional health plans, employer groups, and federal employee benefit plans. Some of the products and services they offer include networks of providers, which include:
- Primary Network: This is the direct PPO Network that includes more than 5,700 hospitals, 52,000 facilities, and 993,000 providers.
- Complimentary network: This national network offers flexibility for benefits that are paid to an in-network or out-of-network level of provider.
- Limited Benefit Plan network: This network supports clients who want to offer their members affordable coverage with limited benefits where major medical is not available. This network is typically used to cover preventive services as required by the Affordable Care Act.
- Dental Care: First Health Network offers Aetna dental administrators that’s powered by Aetna Dental Access Network covering over 260,000 dental providers nationwide.
- Medical Management: First Health Network offers a suite of medical management services for cost management solutions using a qualified clinical team that include utilization management, case management, and disease management.
- Non Network claim options: Clients can combine non-network claims management with in-network options for flexible solutions. This includes services such as Medicare-based repricing, supplemental networks, and large claim review.
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Does First Health Network Cover Rehab in Tennessee?
For most people trying to access addiction treatment, the first real question isn’t clinical. It’s financial. First Health Network is a broad-access PPO network, and many plans that use the First Health Network include behavioral health and substance use disorder benefits. Whether those benefits apply at Freeman Recovery Center, and to what extent, depends on your specific plan.
Freeman Recovery Center accepts First Health Network, and our admissions team handles benefit verification directly. That means you don’t have to decode your policy language on your own or spend time on hold with your carrier. One call to (615) 645-3677 gets the process started, and a member of our team will confirm your coverage, explain what’s authorized for your situation, and walk you through any out-of-pocket costs before you commit to anything.
Coverage through First Health Network typically falls under the behavioral health or substance use disorder benefit category. Most plans subject to federal mental health parity law are required to cover substance use disorder treatment at levels comparable to other medical conditions. That’s meaningful when it comes to accessing multiple levels of care, from detox through ongoing outpatient support.
Check Your First Health Network Coverage for Rehab Treatment
In-Network Facilities With FHN
Freeman Recovery Center facilities in Tennessee are among the rehab centers that take First Health Network insurance policies for inpatient rehabilitation and outpatient care to address addiction and mental health conditions, including dual diagnosis. We encourage you to call us today to verify your first health rehab coverage and learn how financial assistance can help make rehabilitation and recovery more affordable.
Detox/Residential Inpatient facility: 1615 HWY 96, Burns, TN 37029
PHP/IOP/OP Facility: 250 State St, Dickson, TN 37055
What Levels of Care Does First Health Network Cover at Freeman?
First Health Network benefits can potentially apply across the full continuum of care at Freeman Recovery Center, depending on your specific plan and what your insurer authorizes. Here’s how coverage typically breaks down by level of care.
Medical Detox
Medical detox at FRC is located at our Burns, Tennessee campus and provides 24-hour clinical supervision throughout the withdrawal process. It’s the most medically intensive level of care we offer, and insurers generally treat it accordingly. First Health Network plans that include inpatient or acute care benefits frequently extend those benefits to medically monitored detoxification. Pre-authorization is typically required, and our admissions team initiates that process on your behalf.
Residential Treatment
Residential care at our Burns campus provides structured, around-the-clock treatment for patients who need more intensive support than outpatient settings can offer. Programs range from short-stay options (7, 14, 21, and 30 days) to longer-term residential stays of 60, 90, or 180 days. Many First Health Network plans cover at least a portion of residential care for substance use disorders, though the number of authorized days often depends on clinical necessity documentation.
Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
PHP at Freeman Recovery Center is delivered at our Dickson outpatient facility. It offers structured daytime clinical programming while patients live off-site, whether at home or in one of our affiliated sober living homes in Middle Tennessee. First Health Network plans frequently cover PHP under behavioral health benefits. It’s often the first level of care for patients stepping down from residential, and coverage authorization typically follows clinical recommendation from the treatment team.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
IOP at Freeman Recovery Center includes evening scheduling options designed for working adults, parents, and others who need to keep their daily obligations intact. IOP is also available through Freeman Recovery Online, our telehealth platform, for patients across Tennessee who face transportation barriers or prefer remote access. First Health Network’s behavioral health benefits often cover IOP as a lower-intensity alternative to residential or PHP, and it’s one of the more commonly authorized levels for substance use disorder treatment.
Standard Outpatient and MAT
Continuing care through standard outpatient and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) can extend First Health Network benefits well beyond the initial acute phase of treatment. MAT at FRC incorporates FDA-approved medications, including buprenorphine, naltrexone, and others, alongside counseling to address both physical dependence and the behavioral patterns driving substance use. Coverage for MAT services varies by plan, so verification is especially important here.
How to Verify Your First Health Network Benefits at Freeman Recovery Center
The verification process is straightforward and doesn’t require anything beyond a call or a form submission. No fees, no commitment, and no obligation to enroll.
- Step 1: Contact Admissions
Call (615) 645-3677 or submit the online verification form at freemanrecoverycenter.com/verify-insurance/. You can also email Admissions@freemanrecoverycenter.com. - Step 2: Share Your Insurance Information
Have your First Health Network insurance card ready. The admissions team will need your member ID, group number, and the plan name or carrier contact information to initiate a verification request. - Step 3: Get a Clear Answer
Once the team verifies your benefits, they’ll explain which levels of care are covered, what your deductible and out-of-pocket costs look like, whether pre-authorization is needed, and what the admissions timeline looks like from there.
Same-day admissions are available at Freeman Recovery Center. The goal is to remove every delay between the decision to get help and the moment treatment actually begins.
What If My First Health Network Plan Doesn’t Cover Everything?
Even when First Health Network covers a significant portion of treatment, there may be remaining out-of-pocket costs depending on your deductible, copay structure, or benefit limits. Freeman Recovery Center works with patients to navigate those gaps.
Through Freeman Health Partners, our integrated sister organization, sliding-scale payment options are available based on income and family size. State-funded options through TennCare and Medicaid may also apply in some situations. The admissions team can review all available payment pathways alongside your insurance verification so you have a complete picture before making any decisions.
The estimated cost of a 30-day stay at FRC runs approximately $18,000 before insurance coverage is applied. For most patients with active behavioral health benefits, insurance reduces that figure substantially. The actual amount you pay depends on your plan specifics, which is exactly why verification matters before anything else.
First Health Network Coverage for Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Many people entering addiction treatment also carry a co-occurring mental health condition, whether that’s anxiety, depression, PTSD, a mood disorder, or others. Freeman Recovery Center is a dual diagnosis facility, which means both conditions are addressed together through integrated treatment rather than in sequence.
First Health Network plans subject to the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) are required to provide comparable coverage for mental health and substance use disorder treatment. In practice, that means your behavioral health benefits should extend to dual diagnosis care, not just the addiction piece. The admissions team confirms parity compliance for your specific plan during the verification process.
For more on how FRC addresses co-occurring conditions, see our Dual Diagnosis treatment page.
Why Families in Tennessee Choose Freeman Recovery Center
The financial question is real, but it’s not the only one people bring when they’re evaluating treatment options. Freeman Recovery Center has been operating in Tennessee since formally incorporating in 2012, with roots in the community going back to 2005 when founder Shawn Baker began helping people with addiction from the ground up. That history matters because it represents genuine investment in Tennessee residents, not a facility that arrived recently and built a marketing footprint.
A few things that distinguish FRC from other options in the state:
- Full continuum under one organization: Detox, residential, PHP, IOP, standard outpatient, sober living, telehealth, and alumni support are all available through Freeman Recovery Center and its affiliated entities. Patients don’t get discharged from one provider and handed off to an unrelated one.
- Over 50% of staff are in personal recovery: That’s a deliberate hiring philosophy, not a coincidence. Staff with lived experience understand what patients are navigating in ways that credentials alone can’t replicate.
- Sober living integrated with outpatient care: For PHP and IOP patients who need stable housing, FRC’s gender-specific sober living homes across Middle Tennessee provide that foundation without requiring patients to coordinate separate housing arrangements.
- Freeman Recovery Online: PHP and IOP are available via telehealth for patients anywhere in Tennessee, including those with work schedules, childcare responsibilities, or transportation limitations that make in-person attendance difficult.
- Joint Commission accreditation and LegitScript certification: FRC holds the Joint Commission’s accreditation and is LegitScript certified, which are meaningful third-party validations of clinical and operational standards.
Frequently Asked Questions: First Health Network and Addiction Rehab
Does First Health Network cover drug and alcohol rehab in Tennessee?
Most First Health Network plans include behavioral health and substance use disorder benefits. Federal law requires parity between mental health/SUD coverage and other medical coverage for most employer-sponsored plans. Whether your specific plan covers rehab at Freeman Recovery Center depends on your policy details, which we verify for free before you commit to anything.
What addiction treatment levels does First Health Network cover?
Coverage can apply across multiple levels of care, including medical detox, residential treatment, PHP, IOP, standard outpatient, and MAT. The specific levels authorized depend on your plan and clinical necessity documentation provided by FRC’s treatment team.
Does First Health Network cover detox in Tennessee?
Medical detox is frequently covered under inpatient or acute care benefits in First Health Network plans. Pre-authorization is usually required. FRC’s admissions team handles the authorization process and confirms coverage before your arrival at our Burns, TN detox campus.
Will First Health Network pay for PHP or IOP near Nashville?
Freeman Recovery Center’s PHP and IOP are based in Dickson, Tennessee, approximately 40 miles west of Nashville, and both are also available via telehealth through Freeman Recovery Online. First Health Network behavioral health benefits often cover both levels of care. Verification confirms what your specific plan authorizes.
Is Freeman Recovery Center in-network with First Health Network?
Freeman Recovery Center accepts First Health Network. In-network versus out-of-network status affects your cost-sharing, and the admissions team clarifies that distinction during benefit verification. Call (615) 645-3677 to confirm your specific plan’s network status.
First Health Insurance Coverage for Addiction Treatment
Freeman Recovery Center proudly accepts First Health insurance to make high-quality addiction and mental health treatment accessible. Our First Health–covered programs include detox, inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care for drug, alcohol, and dual diagnosis recovery. Explore the covered treatment options below to begin your path toward healing.
- First Health Detox Programs
- Residential Treatment Covered by First Health
- Partial Hospitalization (PHP) – First Health Coverage
- Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Rehab with First Health
- First Health Drug Addiction Treatment
- Alcohol Rehab Accepted by First Health
- First Health Dual Diagnosis Care
- Couples Rehab with First Health Coverage
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) via First Health
- Luxury Rehab Options for First Health Members
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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