Does CareSource Cover Suboxone Treatment in Georgia?

Yes, We Accept CareSource (Georgia Medicaid)

Restoration Recovery is in-network with CareSource (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 CareSource 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 CareSource Georgia plan benefits before your first visit.

What’s Covered Under CareSource for MAT

CareSource 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 CareSource plans cover with a generic-tier copay.
Sublocade (monthly buprenorphine injection): administered at our clinic. Most CareSource 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 CareSource 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 CareSource Georgia Medicaid members, MAT is covered with $0 copay. Georgia Medicaid generally does not impose cost-sharing on medically-necessary behavioral health services, and generic buprenorphine/naloxone is typically on CareSource’s preferred drug list. Sublocade and Brixadi injections are covered with prior authorization.

Exact out-of-pocket cost depends on your specific CareSource 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 CareSource patients find the real cost substantially lower than they expect.

Prior Authorization

CareSource typically requires prior authorization for extended-release injections (Sublocade, Brixadi). Our team handles the prior-auth submission with CareSource; it usually clears within a few business days. Daily generic Suboxone typically does not require prior authorization.

How We Verify Your CareSource 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 CareSource information. Member ID, plan name, and date of birth — the same info that’s on your insurance card.
Our team calls CareSource 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. CareSource 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 CareSource 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 CareSource 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.

CareSource — Who They Are

CareSource is a nonprofit health plan headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, operating Medicaid managed care plans in multiple states. CareSource Georgia launched its Medicaid CMO in 2022 as the third CMO participating in Georgia Medicaid alongside Amerigroup and Peach State. Being a nonprofit, CareSource tends to emphasize care coordination and member services; for members, the day-to-day experience is similar to the other CMOs in terms of benefits and network access.

Georgia Medicaid CMO Structure

Georgia Medicaid uses three CMOs; you’re assigned to one at enrollment:

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

MAT coverage is generally similar across all three, though preferred-drug lists and prior-auth details differ slightly. Your Medicaid enrollment card shows which CMO manages your benefits.

For Georgia Residents

Our Ringgold, GA clinic at 4962 Battlefield Pkwy is preparing to begin scheduling; call to be added to the wait list. Until it opens, Georgia CareSource members from Catoosa, Walker, Whitfield, Murray, and Dade counties are served at our three Tennessee clinics on the same medical record — cross-state network rules are confirmed by our team at intake. Once Ringgold opens, in-state Georgia patients can transition over.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CareSource cover Suboxone treatment at Restoration Recovery?

Yes. Restoration Recovery’s Ringgold, Georgia clinic is in-network with CareSource. 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 CareSource?

Most CareSource 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 CareSource?

For most CareSource 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 CareSource?

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 CareSource 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 CareSource cover Sublocade or Brixadi injections?

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