Substance use treatment

What types of treatments are covered by Apple Health?

• Alcohol use treatment
• Involuntary treatment
• Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)
• Opioid use treatment

Who provides treatment services?

Drug and alcohol treatment services are covered by:

• Behavioral health organizations (BHOs)
• Apple Health fee-for-service (FFS) program

How do I become an Apple Health provider?

To learn more about becoming a provider, visit our Become a behavioral health provider page. 

Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT)

SBIRT is a model for early intervention and treatment for people with, or at risk of developing, substance use disorders. The SBIRT approach:

• Provides universal screening for substance use.
• Detects risky or hazardous substance use that may lead to abuse or dependence.
• Offers early intervention and timely referral and treatment for people who have substance use disorders.

Do I need certification to use SBIRT?

Yes. Providers must be certified in the SBIRT model to implement this approach and offer SBIRT services. 

How do I become SBIRT certified?

Take the HealtheKnowledge seven-module SBIRT course.

Completing this course meets HCA's three and a half-hour training requirement to be certified to submit billing and provide, or supervise individuals providing, SBIRT services.

Tools and resources for substance use professionals

• Alcohol: Know the facts — What is a standard drink? (waiting area poster)
• Alcohol screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment resources (SAMHSA)
• Medications for opioid use disorder
• Paying for Primary Care Services: Substance user disorder setting and the MAT billing process
  • Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
• Training and toolkits for opioid misuse and overdose prevention (stopoverdose.org)

For additional billing- and reporting-related resources, visit our Resources for behavioral health providers page.