Insurance Guide
NJ Medicaid Coverage for Detox and Rehab
New Jersey Medicaid, administered through NJ FamilyCare, covers the full continuum of addiction treatment across five managed care organizations. Coverage is often more accessible than people expect.
Updated February 2026 · Member services: NJ FamilyCare: 1-800-701-0710
What’s covered
- Ambulatory and inpatient detox
- Residential treatment (ASAM 3.5 and 3.7)
- PHP, IOP, and outpatient
- MAT: buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone — no prior authorization
- Certified peer recovery specialists
How to enroll
Apply at njfamilycare.org or in person at any county Board of Social Services. Presumptive eligibility allows treatment programs to enroll qualifying patients same-day.
Plans covered on this page
- Horizon NJ Health
- Aetna Better Health
- Wellpoint
- UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
- Fidelis Care
This page is educational. Benefits and prior-authorization rules change; always verify with your plan’s member services line above.
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