Freeman Recovery Center accepts First Health Network insurance for opioid addiction treatment in Dickson, Tennessee. From medically monitored detox at our Burns campus to residential care, PHP, IOP, and Medication-Assisted Treatment, your First Health Network benefits may cover multiple levels of care depending on your specific plan. Call (615) 645-3677 or verify your benefits online to find out exactly what your plan covers before you arrive.
Does First Health Network Cover Opioid Rehab in Tennessee?
First Health Network is a managed care organization that provides access to a broad provider network for behavioral health and substance use disorder services. For people dealing with opioid addiction, the critical question is not just whether First Health Network covers rehab in general, but whether it covers the specific levels of care needed at a facility that is actually equipped to treat opioid use disorder.
Freeman Recovery Center is an accepted First Health Network provider. That means your benefits can apply toward opioid-specific services at FRC, including detox, residential treatment, PHP, IOP, MAT, and outpatient care. Coverage amounts depend on your individual plan, deductible status, and whether prior authorization is required, which is why verifying benefits before admission matters so much.
Ready to know what your plan covers? Call our admissions team at (615) 645-3677, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We verify benefits at no cost and with no obligation.
Opioid Addiction Statistics in Tennessee
In Tennessee, opioids are linked to 71.7% of overdose deaths, with prescription opioids contributing to 42.1% and synthetic opioids involved in 63.3%, according to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics. In 2022, there were 3,073 opioid overdose deaths in the state, and over 10,000 people received treatment for opioid addiction.
The Tennessee Department of Health reported 4.2 million opioid prescriptions written in 2023. From 2017 to 2019, 0.9% of Tennesseans, or about 50,000 people, had Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), matching regional and national averages. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation estimates around 70,000 residents are battling opioid addiction, leading to a significant public health crisis with rising overdoses and fatalities.
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Levels of Opioid Treatment at Freeman Recovery Center
The depth of opioid addiction treatment required varies by person. Someone actively withdrawing from high-dose opioids or fentanyl requires a different starting point than someone seeking structured support after a recent relapse. FRC’s full continuum means First Health Network members can access the right entry point without switching facilities as their needs change.
Medically Monitored Detox for Opioids
Opioid withdrawal can be intensely uncomfortable and medically complex, particularly for individuals with co-occurring health conditions or polysubstance dependence. Without clinical support, discomfort and medical risk are among the most common reasons people return to use before completing treatment. FRC’s medically monitored detox program at our Burns, TN campus provides 24/7 clinical supervision, comfort-focused withdrawal management, and MAT where clinically indicated. This is the highest medical intensity level in FRC’s continuum, and it sets the foundation for the treatment that follows.
Residential Opioid Treatment
After detox, residential treatment at our Burns campus provides structured, immersive care away from the triggers and environments associated with active use. Daily programming includes individual therapy, group sessions, evidence-based modalities such as CBT and DBT, trauma-informed counseling, and 12-step or non-12-step tracks depending on the patient’s preference. Residential treatment at FRC can range from one week to six months based on clinical need and what First Health Network authorizes.
PHP and IOP for Opioid Recovery
For patients who have completed residential care or who are clinically stable enough to begin outpatient-level treatment, Freeman Recovery Center’s Dickson campus offers PHP and IOP programming Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 9 PM. Evening IOP scheduling is specifically available for working adults, parents, and those with family or school commitments.
FRC also offers sober living housing for patients in PHP or IOP who need stable, drug-free housing during their outpatient phase. This removes one of the most common barriers to completing outpatient care.
MAT for Opioid Use Disorder
Medication-Assisted Treatment is a clinically supported approach for opioid use disorder, combining FDA-approved medications with counseling and behavioral therapy. FRC administers MAT across levels of care and through our sister organization, Freeman Health Partners. Medications available include buprenorphine, naltrexone, Suboxone, and methadone, among others. If your First Health Network plan includes MAT benefits, FRC can integrate medication management into your treatment from day one.
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Our Facilities Accepting First Health Network Coverage
Freeman Recovery Center offers opioid rehab in Tennessee that accepts First Health Network insurance, with treatment available at both of our Tennessee locations. Our outpatient opioid addiction programs at 250 State St, Dickson, TN 37055 provide individualized care, evidence-based therapies, and recovery support, while our inpatient treatment at 1615 Highway 96, Burns, TN 37029 offers a structured setting with medical detox and therapeutic services for more intensive care.
How to Verify Your First Health Network Benefits for Opioid Rehab
The benefits verification process at Freeman Recovery Center is free, confidential, and handled entirely by our admissions team. You do not need to navigate First Health Network’s member portal or call an insurance hotline on your own.
Here is how the process works:
- Contact our admissions team by calling (615) 645-3677 or submitting your information online.
- Provide your First Health Network member ID and basic contact information. A brief description of the level of care you are interested in helps our team ask the right questions.
- Our team contacts First Health Network directly to confirm active coverage, check in-network status, identify any prior authorization requirements, and determine what your plan covers for each level of opioid treatment.
- We report back to you with a clear picture of what is covered, what your estimated out-of-pocket responsibility looks like, and which levels of care your plan will authorize.
Same-day admissions are available. In many cases, we can complete a benefits check and begin the intake process on the same call.
What Affects Your Out-of-Pocket Cost With First Health Network
Even with solid behavioral health benefits, most First Health Network plans involve some cost-sharing. Understanding the key variables helps set realistic expectations before admission:
- Deductible status: If your annual deductible has not been met, you may owe a portion of costs before insurance pays its share.
- Copay and coinsurance: After the deductible is met, most plans require either a flat copay or a percentage of costs (coinsurance) per visit or per day of treatment.
- In-network vs. out-of-network: Staying in-network with a First Health Network provider like Freeman Recovery Center significantly reduces cost exposure compared to out-of-network care.
- Prior authorization: Many First Health Network plans require pre-approval for residential or PHP levels of care. FRC’s admissions team handles this process.
- Length of stay: Longer programs involve more authorization steps and may require concurrent review, meaning periodic re-authorization during treatment.
If out-of-pocket costs are a concern, ask our admissions team about available financial assistance options. Freeman Health Partners, FRC’s sister organization, operates on a sliding-scale payment model, and FRC works to ensure cost does not prevent access to necessary care.
Frequently Asked Questions: First Health Network Drug Rehab Benefits
Does First Health Network cover opioid rehab at Freeman Recovery Center?
Yes. Freeman Recovery Center accepts First Health Network for opioid addiction treatment, including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, MAT, and outpatient levels of care. Coverage specifics depend on your individual plan. Call (615) 645-3677 to verify your benefits.
Does First Health Network cover medical detox for opioids?
Opioid detox is typically classified as medically necessary under most behavioral health plans, and First Health Network plans that include substance use disorder benefits generally cover medically supervised detox. Our admissions team will confirm your specific plan’s coverage when you call.
Will First Health Network pay for residential opioid rehab in Tennessee?
Many First Health Network plans cover inpatient residential treatment when it is clinically indicated, which for opioid use disorder often means after detox or when outpatient-level care is insufficient. Prior authorization is commonly required. FRC’s team manages this process on your behalf.
Does First Health Network pay for IOP or PHP for opioid addiction?
Both PHP and IOP are frequently covered under First Health Network behavioral health benefits. These levels of care are commonly used for step-down treatment after residential care or as primary treatment for patients who do not require 24-hour supervision.
What addiction treatment does First Health Network cover in Tennessee?
First Health Network plans with behavioral health benefits typically cover the full continuum of substance use disorder services, including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, outpatient, and MAT. Coverage for dual diagnosis treatment, which addresses co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, or PTSD alongside opioid addiction, is also common under parity law.
Does First Health Network cover co-occurring mental health treatment alongside opioid rehab?
Federal parity law requires most plans, including First Health Network, to cover mental health treatment on the same basis as other medical care. FRC is a dual diagnosis facility, meaning co-occurring conditions are treated as part of the same care continuum rather than handled separately.
First Health Addiction Coverage for Tennessee Residents
At Freeman Recovery Center, we accept First Health insurance for a range of addiction treatment programs in Tennessee and Nashville. From heroin and opioid addiction to meth, cocaine, and fentanyl recovery, our programs provide clinical excellence and compassionate care. Find your covered First Health rehab option below.
Insurance Providers Offering Opioid Addiction Coverage
Insurance may help cover opioid addiction services, including detox programs, outpatient care, and ongoing treatment support. Compare provider coverage below.
Drug Addiction and SUD Stats and Information in the Volunteer State
- In 2021, Tennessee’s drug overdose death rate was 56.6 per 100,000 population, with 3,825 total overdose deaths recorded that year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- In Davidson County, Tennessee, which includes Nashville, cocaine was one of the most frequently detected substances in suspected overdose deaths in the first quarter of 2024. This was a 46.3% increase compared to 2023, the Davidson County Public Health Department reported.
- Between 2019 and 2021, benzodiazepines were involved in 1,666 fatal drug overdoses among Tennessee adults, accounting for 28% of all overdose deaths where toxicology results were available, according to an analysis on PubMed.
- Fentanyl has become the leading cause of overdose deaths in Tennessee. Fentanyl-involved deaths increased dramatically from 295 in 2016 to 2,014 in 2020, according to the Tennessee Department of Health.
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