Online Suboxone Doctors That Accept Medicaid: A Guide for Tennessee Patients

Finding online Suboxone doctors that accept Medicaid can feel confusing and discouraging, especially when you’re already dealing with withdrawal symptoms, cravings, or fear about asking for help. Many people in Tennessee assume they won’t qualify for treatment or that Medicaid won’t cover virtual care — but that’s no longer true.

Today, TennCare Medicaid allows eligible patients to receive 100% online Suboxone treatment through licensed providers. Recovery Care of Columbia offers Medicaid-covered telemedicine treatment so Tennesseans can start recovery without travel, stigma, or unnecessary delays.

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Why Medicaid Coverage Is Critical for Opioid Addiction Treatment

Opioid addiction affects people from every background, but financial barriers often prevent treatment. Medicaid exists to ensure people can access medically necessary care — including treatment for opioid use disorder.

Patients searching for online Suboxone doctors that accept Medicaid are often facing:

• Limited income or job instability
• No reliable transportation
• Fear of withdrawal
• Lack of nearby clinics
• Privacy concerns in small towns
• Past negative experiences with healthcare

Telemedicine combined with Medicaid coverage removes many of these obstacles.

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How Online Suboxone Treatment Works with Medicaid in Tennessee

Suboxone is an FDA-approved medication that reduces opioid cravings and withdrawal symptoms. It is considered a gold-standard treatment for opioid use disorder and is supported by major public health agencies.

Through telemedicine, patients across Tennessee — including Johnson City, Kingsport, Knoxville, Lakesite, Norris, and Walden — can now access treatment without visiting a physical clinic.

What Medicaid Typically Covers

TennCare Medicaid often covers:

• Initial medical evaluations
• Follow-up appointments
• Telemedicine visits
• Suboxone prescriptions

Coverage details vary by plan, but many patients qualify for no out-of-pocket costs.

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Online Suboxone Doctors That Accept Medicaid: Why Telemedicine Matters

In-person clinics can be difficult to access, especially for people living in rural or underserved areas of Tennessee.

Challenges of Traditional Clinics

• Long wait times
• Transportation issues
• Missed work or childcare conflicts
• Fear of being recognized locally

Benefits of Online Suboxone Doctors

• Appointments from your phone
• No travel required
• Faster access to care
• Increased privacy
• Flexible scheduling

Recovery Care of Columbia was one of the first clinics in Tennessee licensed for virtual OBOT care and has treated over 1,000 patients statewide.

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TennCare Medicaid at Recovery Care of Columbia

Recovery Care of Columbia proudly works with TennCare Medicaid to ensure treatment is accessible to those who need it most.

How to Get Started with Medicaid

• Register for virtual Suboxone treatment with TennCare Medicaid
• Register for online Suboxone therapy using commercial insurance
• Schedule a virtual Suboxone doctor appointment as a self-pay patient
• Register as a returning patient
• Apply for our Sliding-Scale Program
• View insurance plans we accept and self-pay pricing
• We accept all TennCare Medicaid plans, including Amerigroup Community Care, BlueCare, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Wellpoint Community Care
• We accept all major health insurance plans, including BCBS, Cigna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare, as well as all TennCare Medicaid insurance: Amerigroup Community Care, BlueCare, United Healthcare Community Plan, and Wellpoint Community Care.

Experience a safe transition from hydrocodone, oxycodone, OxyContin, heroin, fentanyl, methadone, morphine, Kratom, 7-OH (7-Hydroxy-opioids), Tramadol, Opana, codeine, oxymorphone, Tramadol, Percocet, and other opioids.

Call or text us at (615) 927-7802 to speak to someone about our telemedicine Suboxone program. You can also message us securely on the Spruce Health mobile app.

 

What to Expect When You Start Online Treatment

Starting treatment doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating.

Step 1: Online Registration

Complete a short, secure form using your TennCare Medicaid information.

Step 2: Virtual Appointment

Meet privately with an experienced provider who understands opioid addiction and treats patients with respect and dignity.

Step 3: Same-Day Suboxone Prescription

When clinically appropriate, Suboxone may be prescribed the same day and sent to your local pharmacy or delivered overnight.

Suboxone can be safely started when transitioning from:

• Hydrocodone
• Oxycodone
• Percocet or OxyContin
• Morphine
• Heroin
• Fentanyl
• Methadone
• Kratom or 7-OH

Why Patients Trust Recovery Care of Columbia

• Accredited by The Joint Commission
• Clinic owners in long-term recovery
• Over 100+ Google Reviews (from real patients)
• Recipient of Tennessee’s very first Virtual OBOT medical license
• Over 1000 patients served since 2021
• 2025 regional award winner for the “Best Substance Abuse Facility” by Best of Tennessee
• Same-day Suboxone prescriptions
• A kind and caring staff, some who are in recovery
• Overnight Suboxone delivery available in most areas (the pharmacy charges a delivery fee)
• A compassionate team of caring doctors, nurse practitioners, counselors, and administrators who genuinely care about your recovery.
• No clinic visits, ever. 100% online Suboxone treatment statewide
• Same-day appointments available every Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (based on availability)
• Evening appointments available every Monday and Wednesday until 9:00 PM

Our helpful staff is happy to answer any questions you may have. Call us or send us a text at (931) 548-3062, or message us securely using the Spruce Health mobile app.

Worried about starting online addiction treatment? Learn what to expect during your first Suboxone telemedicine appointment.

FAQs About Online Suboxone Doctors That Accept Medicaid

Does Medicaid really cover online Suboxone treatment?

Yes. TennCare Medicaid covers telemedicine Suboxone treatment for many eligible patients in Tennessee.

Do I need to go to a clinic in person?

No. Appointments are conducted through secure video visits.

Will this show up on employment or legal records?

No. Treatment is private and protected by medical confidentiality laws.

What if I’ve been using opioids daily?

Many patients begin treatment while actively using. Providers will guide you safely through the process.

Is Suboxone safe?

Suboxone is FDA-approved and widely supported by public health authorities when used as prescribed.

 

Register Today – Get Seen Today – Receive a Suboxone Prescription Today

• TennCare Medicaid addiction treatment coverage
• Commercial insurance Suboxone program acceptance
• A payment plan for self-pay telemedicine Suboxone
• A sliding-scale program for eligible patients

You can review insurance and pricing details before scheduling, so there are no surprises. 

If you have TennCare Medicaid insurance, your treatment and medication costs are typically $0. If you have commercial health insurance, we will provide you with a treatment cost estimate before scheduling your first telemedicine appointment. If you don’t have health insurance, we offer biweekly and monthly payment plans. 

Addiction-Related Articles

• Suboxone Telemedicine Appointments for TennCare Patients in Tennessee
• Suboxone Doctor for Medicaid: Virtual Help for Opioid Addiction in Tennessee
• Online Suboxone Doctors That Accept Medicaid in Tennessee

External Resources

• Kratom/7-OH/7-hydroxymitragynine addiction is another opioid addiction-related issue facing Tennessean’s, thanks to it being readily available and unregulated. Learn more about Kratom addiction and virtual treatment options in Tennessee.
• DEA.gov – Opioid Addiction Resources
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | CDC.gov
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare