Addiction Treatment That Accepts Cardinal Care (Virginia Medicaid)
Have Virginia Medicaid and need help with drug or alcohol use? Virginia Recovery Centers accepts Medicaid and can check whether your specific Cardinal Care coverage applies to treatment at VRC.
Virginia Medicaid includes benefits for addiction treatment, including outpatient services and medication-assisted treatment. Our admissions team can review your coverage and explain the next steps.
What Is Cardinal Care?
Cardinal Care is Virginia’s Medicaid and FAMIS program. It provides health coverage for eligible children, adults, pregnant people, older adults, and people with disabilities.
Many members receive benefits through a managed care health plan. Others receive services through fee-for-service Medicaid.
Your member card helps identify the coverage our admissions team needs to check.
Cardinal Care Health Plans
Virginia’s Cardinal Care managed care plans include the following. This list identifies the plans in the program; VRC participation must be checked under your specific coverage.
Health plan | How to check treatment at VRC |
Aetna Better Health of Virginia | Contact admissions to verify current participation and benefits |
Anthem HealthKeepers Plus | Contact admissions to verify current participation and benefits |
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Virginia | Contact admissions to verify current participation and benefits |
Humana Healthy Horizons in Virginia | Contact admissions to verify current participation and benefits |
Sentara Health Plans | Contact admissions to verify current participation and benefits |
If you have fee-for-service Medicaid rather than a managed care plan, let our team know.
Previously enrolled with Molina? Molina left Virginia’s Medicaid managed care program in 2025. Check your current member card or contact Virginia’s Managed Care Helpline at 800-643-2273 to identify your current plan.
What Treatment Does Cardinal Care Cover?
Virginia Medicaid provides addiction treatment benefits through Addiction and Recovery Treatment Services, known as ARTS.
The appropriate service depends on your clinical needs. Coverage also depends on member eligibility, provider participation, and applicable service requirements.
Service | Coverage overview | Authorization |
Outpatient counseling | Available when eligibility and service requirements are met | Check the requirements for the specific service |
Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) | Available when clinical and coverage criteria are met | Authorization may be required |
Partial hospitalization (PHP) | Available when clinical and coverage criteria are met | Authorization may be required |
Residential addiction treatment | Available through eligible providers when criteria are met | Authorization requirements apply |
Inpatient treatment and withdrawal management | Available when medically necessary and coverage criteria are met | Requirements depend on the service and urgency |
Medication for opioid use disorder | Covered benefits include qualifying medications and treatment services | Medication and service requirements vary |
Substance use case management | Available when eligibility and service criteria are met | Check applicable requirements |
Peer recovery support | Available when eligibility and service criteria are met | Check applicable requirements |
Our admissions team can review coverage and help coordinate required authorization requests for treatment at VRC.
Treatment and housing are different expenses. Coverage for outpatient treatment does not automatically include rent or room and board at a sober living home. Ask our team about available housing resources and any separate costs.
Need Help Understanding Your Coverage?
We can review your member information and explain the requirements for the treatment recommended for you.
What Will It Cost?
Many eligible Medicaid members have little or no out-of-pocket expense for covered addiction treatment. Your exact coverage should be checked before care begins.
Our team can review your benefits and explain any identified costs. Limited-benefit programs, such as family planning-only coverage, do not provide the same benefits as full Medicaid.
Verification does not guarantee authorization or payment for a particular service.
How to Start Treatment With Cardinal Care: 3 Easy Steps
1
Have Your Member Card Ready
Look for your Medicaid ID and health plan name. If you cannot find your card, contact admissions to discuss what information may be used to check coverage.
2
Call Us or Complete the Online Form
Call (804) 465-7953 or submit your insurance information online.
3
Review Your Coverage and Treatment Needs
Our team will check your benefits, explain the assessment process, and help coordinate any required approvals.
Ask about the earliest available assessment and treatment start date.
Eligible members may also have transportation benefits for covered appointments. Contact your health plan to check eligibility, scheduling requirements, and how to arrange a ride.
Medicaid Treatment Options at Virginia Recovery Centers
Virginia Recovery Centers is located at 8510 Bell Creek Road in Mechanicsville. We serve people from Richmond, Henrico, Hanover, Ashland, Glen Allen, Midlothian, and elsewhere in Virginia.
Treatment and recovery support at VRC include:
- Partial hospitalization programs
- Intensive outpatient programs
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Case management and peer support
- Family support and recovery planning
Coverage for each service depends on your benefits and clinical needs.
If you are seeking treatment following a court requirement, tell admissions about any documents or deadlines. A court order does not independently establish insurance coverage.
If you need detox or residential treatment before outpatient care, our team can help you explore an appropriate starting point.
Learn More About Medicaid and Addiction Treatment
Frequently Asked Questions About Cardinal Care Rehab Coverage
Does Virginia Recovery Centers accept Medicaid?
VRC accepts Virginia Medicaid. Our admissions team needs to check your specific coverage, current plan participation, and the services recommended for you.
Does Cardinal Care cover IOP and PHP?
Virginia Medicaid includes intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization benefits. Treatment must meet clinical and coverage requirements, and authorization may be needed.
Does Cardinal Care cover medication-assisted treatment?
Virginia Medicaid includes benefits for medication-based addiction treatment. Coverage requirements vary by medication, service, and provider.
I previously had Molina. What should I do?
Check your current member card or contact Virginia’s Managed Care Helpline at 800-643-2273. Our admissions team can use your updated information to review treatment options.
How long will Medicaid pay for treatment?
There is no single duration that applies to every member. Continued coverage depends on clinical needs, eligibility, service criteria, and any required authorization.
Does Medicaid pay for sober living?
Coverage for addiction treatment does not automatically cover sober living rent or room and board. Ask about housing costs separately from treatment benefits.
Take the Next Step With Cardinal Care
Call (804) 465-7953 or complete our insurance verification form. Our admissions team can review your coverage and explain available treatment options.