Understanding Maryland Medicaid for Substance Use Treatment

One of the most common questions we hear is: "Can I afford treatment?" If you have Maryland Medicaid, the answer is almost certainly yes.

What Maryland Medicaid Covers

Maryland Medicaid — including HealthChoice managed care plans — covers medically necessary substance use treatment at all outpatient levels of care:

• Level 1 Outpatient (OP) — individual and group counseling
• Level 2.1 Intensive Outpatient (IOP) — structured programming 9–20 hours per week
• Level 2.5 Partial Hospitalization (PHP) — intensive daily treatment 20+ hours per week

Coverage typically includes clinical assessments, individual therapy, group therapy, case management, and medication-assisted treatment coordination.

Am I Eligible?

You may be eligible for Maryland Medicaid if you:

• Are a Maryland resident
• Meet income requirements (which vary by household size)
• Are a U.S. citizen or qualified immigrant

If you're not sure whether you're eligible, we can help you check. Many people qualify and don't realize it.

What If I Don't Have Insurance?

If you don't currently have Medicaid, our staff can help you begin the application process. We'll work with you to explore every option available so that cost is never the reason you don't get help.

How to Verify Your Benefits

The easiest way to check your coverage is to call us at (410) 934-7976. Our team will verify your specific plan and let you know exactly what's covered before your first appointment — at no cost to you.

You can also start your intake online and we'll reach out to discuss your coverage as part of the process.

The Bottom Line

Cost should never be a barrier to recovery. Maryland Medicaid exists to make treatment accessible, and Walkway to Healing is here to make the process as simple as possible.