Does Amerigroup Cover Suboxone Treatment in Georgia?

Yes, We Accept Amerigroup (Georgia Medicaid)

Restoration Recovery is in-network with Amerigroup (Georgia Medicaid) for medication-assisted treatment (MAT), counseling, and related addiction recovery services at all four of our outpatient clinics across Tennessee and Georgia. If you have Amerigroup GA coverage, you can use your plan to access Suboxone, Sublocade, or Brixadi — along with counseling and follow-up care — at our Chattanooga, Cleveland, Soddy-Daisy, or Ringgold (GA) locations.

Our intake team verifies your specific Amerigroup Georgia plan benefits before your first visit.

What’s Covered Under Amerigroup GA for MAT

Amerigroup GA plans that cover addiction treatment generally cover the full continuum of care we offer:

Suboxone (buprenorphine/naloxone): daily film or tablet prescription. This is the most common MAT medication and the one most Amerigroup GA plans cover with a generic-tier copay.
Sublocade (monthly buprenorphine injection): administered at our clinic. Most Amerigroup GA plans cover it, though some require prior authorization because of the higher per-injection cost.
Brixadi (weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly buprenorphine injection): similar coverage picture to Sublocade; prior authorization may be needed depending on plan.
Vivitrol (monthly naltrexone injection): for alcohol use disorder. Covered by Amerigroup GA plans that cover SUD treatment.
Individual counseling and certified peer support: as part of your treatment plan.
Group IOP (intensive outpatient programming): structured group-based care for patients who benefit from a higher level of support.
Telehealth: secure video visits for medication management and counseling follow-up, typically covered at the same rate as in-person visits.
Behavioral health: psychiatric medication management and coordinated care for anxiety, depression, and co-occurring conditions.

Typical Cost and Copay

For most Amerigroup Georgia members, MAT is covered with $0 copay. Georgia Medicaid generally does not impose member cost-sharing on medically-necessary behavioral health services, and generic buprenorphine/naloxone is on Amerigroup GA’s preferred drug list at the lowest tier. Sublocade and Brixadi injections are covered with prior authorization.

Exact out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific Amerigroup GA plan, deductible status, and whether any prior-authorization requirements apply. Our patient services team verifies your benefits before your first visit so you know what to expect. Most Amerigroup GA patients find the real cost substantially lower than they expect.

Prior Authorization

Amerigroup GA typically requires prior authorization for extended-release injections (Sublocade, Brixadi) and sometimes for brand-name Suboxone if generic is preferred. Our team handles prior-auth submission with Amerigroup GA; it usually clears within a few business days. Daily generic Suboxone typically does not require prior authorization.

How We Verify Your Amerigroup GA Benefits

When you call us at 423-498-2000 or submit a contact request, here is what the intake process looks like:

We collect your Amerigroup GA information. Member ID, plan name, and date of birth — the same info that’s on your insurance card.
Our team calls Amerigroup GA directly to verify your benefits for MAT, counseling, and IOP.
We confirm back to you — usually within one business day — what your copay, deductible status, and any prior-authorization requirements look like.
You schedule your first visit with confidence in what it will cost. No surprise bills.

Four Clinic Locations

We operate four outpatient clinics across Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Amerigroup GA coverage is accepted at all of them:

Chattanooga, TN: 6141 Shallowford Rd, Suite 100 — Monday through Friday.
Cleveland, TN: 2130 Chambliss Avenue NW — Tuesday and Thursday.
Soddy-Daisy, TN: 210 Walmart Drive, Suite 100 — Monday and Wednesday.
Ringgold, GA: 4962 Battlefield Pkwy — preparing to begin scheduling; wait list open.

Telehealth follow-up visits are available for established patients at all four locations, covered by Amerigroup GA at the same rate as in-person visits in most cases.

How to Start

Same-week appointments are typically available at all four clinic locations. To begin:

Call 423-498-2000 or submit a contact request.
Have your Amerigroup GA insurance card handy for verification.
Tell our intake team you’d like to schedule an evaluation for Suboxone / MAT / counseling, and note what clinic location works best.
We verify your benefits, confirm any prior-auth steps, and schedule your first visit — usually within the same week.

Your first visit lasts 60–120 minutes and follows a standard clinical flow: intake (DSM-5 assessment, COWS score if applicable), a counselor conversation, and time with a medical provider. If clinically appropriate, you can leave with a same-day Suboxone prescription. For the full walkthrough, see our first-visit guide.

Amerigroup Is Transitioning to Wellpoint

Like its Tennessee counterpart, Amerigroup Georgia is owned by Elevance Health (formerly Anthem) and is in the process of rebranding to Wellpoint — the same consolidation that replaced Amerigroup in Tennessee. If your card still says Amerigroup, your coverage is unchanged. New cards are being issued as plan years renew. See our Tennessee Wellpoint/Amerigroup page for the TennCare side.

Georgia Medicaid CMO Structure

Georgia Medicaid (administered by the Georgia Department of Community Health) uses three CMOs that manage care for most Medicaid beneficiaries:

Amerigroup of Georgia (this page)
CareSource
Peach State Health Plan

MAT coverage is generally similar across all three, but specific preferred-drug lists and prior-auth processes differ slightly. Your Medicaid enrollment card shows which CMO you’re assigned to.

Ringgold Clinic Is Closest to Georgia Beneficiaries

Our Ringgold, GA clinic (4962 Battlefield Pkwy) is our only Georgia location and is preparing to begin scheduling; call to be added to the wait list. Until it opens, Amerigroup Georgia patients are seen at our three Tennessee clinics on the same medical record — the team verifies cross-state Medicaid eligibility at intake. Once Ringgold opens, in-state Georgia patients can transition over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Amerigroup Georgia cover Suboxone treatment at Restoration Recovery?

Yes. Restoration Recovery’s Ringgold, Georgia clinic is in-network with Amerigroup Georgia. MAT coverage includes Suboxone, Sublocade, Brixadi, and Vivitrol, typically with $0 or low copay for Georgia Medicaid members.

Do I need a referral from my PCP to start MAT with Amerigroup Georgia?

Most Amerigroup Georgia plans allow direct access to in-network behavioral-health providers without a PCP referral. Our intake team verifies your specific benefits before your first visit.

What’s my copay with Amerigroup Georgia?

For most Amerigroup Georgia members, MAT is covered with $0 or minimal copay. Georgia Medicaid managed-care plans generally don’t impose significant cost-sharing on behavioral-health visits.

Which clinic location should I go to with Amerigroup Georgia?

Our Ringgold, Georgia clinic at 4962 Battlefield Pkwy is preparing to begin scheduling — call to be added to the wait list. Until Ringgold opens, our team will verify your specific Amerigroup Georgia plan before scheduling and route you to the fastest appropriate option (most Northwest Georgia patients use our Chattanooga clinic 20 minutes north via I-75 on the same medical record).

Does Amerigroup Georgia cover Sublocade or Brixadi injections?

Yes. Amerigroup Georgia covers long-acting buprenorphine injections, typically requiring prior authorization. Our team handles the paperwork. Injections are administered at our Ringgold, GA location.